About this item
Highlights
- "Even as our hearts are breaking we are falling in love.
- 276 Pages
- Young Adult Fiction, Social Themes
Description
About the Book
Being a chubby girl in a society that values skinny isn't just painful. Sometimes, it's downright dangerous.
Book Synopsis
"Even as our hearts are breaking we are falling in love." J.D. Spero, author of Boy on Hold
Being a chubby girl in a society that values skinny isn't just painful. Sometimes, it's downright dangerous.
Eighteen-year-old Lena learns this all too well when a tactless remark from her boyfriend triggers her descent into anorexia and depression. Repeatedly congratulated for her weight loss, Lena's disordered eating escalates. It isn't until she hits rock bottom that Lena admits her reckless pursuit of "skinny" might actually be ruining her life.
Determined to break free from the suffocating grip of her disorder and an abusive relationship, Lena embarks on a courageous journey of self-discovery and healing. But the road to recovery is rife with inner demons and past wreckage. To reclaim her identity, Lena must repair a fractured friendship, embrace the support of unexpected allies, and relearn how to trust herself.
Review Quotes
"A beautifully written gut-punch of a novel that I devoured in one sitting. Lena is an unforgettable character you will cry for, rage for, and root for. This big-hearted book will stay with me for a long time." Dallas Woodburn, author of Before & After You & Me
"Ms. Barker tackles harrowing topics with a spellbinding story, so that even as our hearts are breaking we are falling in love." J.D. Spero, author of Boy on Hold
"Powerful and poignant, Lovehurts takes an unflinching look at tough topics. Even though your heart may hurt while reading, Barker brings you back with Lena's recovery from self-loathing and rediscovery of self-love." Kelly deVos, author of Fat Girl on a Plane and Eat Your Heart Out
