Review: Took my breath away . . .
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 11 28, 2013
* I received this Arc in exchange for my honest opinion. *This is a story that needed to be told. It's one that should be placed in every teenager's hand for awareness sake.This book was so real, it was eerie. The thoughts and the behavior of Mackenzie as she struggled with her eating disorder were so on point, it took my breath away. Many people know about eating disorders yet, the complexity of this disease is still so misunderstood. It clicks on in your brain way before you realize there was ever that dark desperate switch to click on. If you're lucky, someday it will finally click off. It may be that you find the strength to click it off yourself or somebody has helped you to click it off. So many never live to see the day that that happens.Mackenzie was lucky. Mackenzie had the strength in herself and the love of Tyler to help her get back to her.Tyler. What an AMAZING character he was! His maturity level was above and beyond that of a normal senior in high school. Tyler, unlike most seniors, faced a tragedy that forced him to grow up a lot quicker. Other teens may have lashed out but not him. Tyler put his energy into something so positive it made me feel proud of him, of any kid with this type of heart, really. I know there are many "Tylers" out there in the world and it just made my heart so happy to see a spotlight on this type of character. He's an inspiration.It is very difficult to write a review for this book without giving away spoilers. I'm not a reviewer that likes to do that. So, in saying that . . . I really give this book 4.5 stars. It was wonderfully written. I had an instant connection with the characters and I would most definitely recommend that you read this book whether it's a topic that hits home with you or not.Well done, Shelly Pratt, well done!