In her graphic novel memoir, artist, writer, feminist and super strong woman, Lacy Davis, tells the history of her eating disorder and how it affected her life, from the first nagging thought that she might be 'too big.' She never flinches away from the details no matter how harrowing. It's brutally honest and because of that is so hopeful and strong. I would recommend this graphic novel to those who enjoyed Fun Home, Calling Doctor Laura and Lighter Than My Shadow.

I don't read a lot of non-fiction but I really enjoyed this book. I think that whether you have had a full-blown eating disorder or not, it's hard to be a woman in today's society without having some kind of weird or complicated relationship with food at least at some point in your life, so this book has a lot of very relatable moments even if you haven't been exactly where the author is. I really liked the in depth look at how she felt about the 12 step program and also her relationship with exercise and how she turned that around to be something that would make her stronger and not just thinner. This is a really positive and uplifting book and I would definitely recommend it.

"Ink in Water" is a really honest, touching account of how one woman started to recover from her eating disorder. It addresses several kinds of eating disorders and how they can coincide I really liked how the drawings set the mood and really showed what was going on in her head.

I really enjoyed this book simply because the concept is so different. I read a lot of biographies and memoirs, but this is the first I've seen in a comic book format, and it really works. It's much easier to read, with the information and accounts much more succinct, offering only the bare bones. The monochrome colour scheme really works well to complement the topics covered; eating disorders and recovery, dating and relationships, amongst others. The only thing I didn't like was the odd swear word which didn't seem necessary in the context. The book ends with talking about recover and, living with an eating disorder, as well as a short page of advice on living with an eating disorder. On the whole an enjoyable read with a really novel concept.

My first graphic novel and I thought the subject matter sounded interesting. The overall feel of the story is dark and I think this is enhanced by the black and white pictures but ultimately it is very uplifting and empowering. Exploring a multitude of topics: self doubt, relationships, friendships, obsessive disorders including eating and excerising and learning to love yourself again.
A very interesting format, no waffling, just feelings which are straight to the point which makes it very easy to read.
Thank you to Netgalley and the Publisher for a copy to read and review