"Eat and Love Yourself" by Sweeney Boo is a beautifully illustrated graphic novel that tackles themes of self-discovery, body image, and mental health with sensitivity and compassion. Boo's poignant storytelling and vibrant artwork combine to create a moving and relatable narrative that resonates with readers of all ages.

The story follows the journey of Mindy, a young woman struggling with disordered eating and a negative body image. As Mindy grapples with her inner demons and tries to navigate the complexities of modern life, she embarks on a quest to unravel the secrets of a mysterious chocolate bar that promises to grant her deepest desires.

Boo's artwork is stunning, with expressive characters and lush, detailed backgrounds that bring the story to life in vivid color. The use of visual metaphor and symbolism adds depth and nuance to the narrative, allowing readers to connect with Mindy's journey on a deeply emotional level.

At its core, "Eat and Love Yourself" is a story about acceptance, self-love, and the importance of embracing one's true self. Boo handles the sensitive subject matter with grace and empathy, offering a nuanced portrayal of mental health struggles and the healing power of self-compassion.

The characters are beautifully rendered, with authentic personalities and experiences that reflect the diverse range of human emotions and experiences. Mindy is a relatable and sympathetic protagonist, her journey of self-discovery and growth serving as a powerful reminder of the resilience of the human spirit.

"Eat and Love Yourself" is a moving and uplifting read that offers hope and inspiration to anyone struggling with issues of body image or self-esteem. Sweeney Boo has crafted a visually stunning and emotionally resonant graphic novel that encourages readers to embrace their imperfections and celebrate the beauty of their own unique journey toward self-acceptance.

This particular graphic novel was quite triggering for me, but I honestly should have known better. No fault to the author or publisher.

- this review is several years late past the book's release (due to the many issues of 2020). But thanks a million to the publishers and netgalley for an early of this book.

I was hoping I'd enjoy this book but I just realized that this genre does not work for me. I am sure someone else would enjoy it if they are a fan of the genre.

I’m not sure what I was expecting but this wasn’t it. Not to say it was bad. It was a different take on ED than I was expecting. It tackled some difficult issues well. Definitely needs a trigger warning.

Mindy, who is struggling with an eating disorder, finds a magical chocolate bar that allows her to revisit her past with each bite. As Mindy revisits her past, she goes on a journey that allows her to work towards self-acceptance and hopefully recovery.

The art-style of this comic is beautiful, as is the message it delivers. It deals with a demanding subject matter in an engaging way, whilst not shying away from the more difficult aspects of the story.

"Eat, and love yourself" aborde avec réalisme la question du TCA grâce à une héroïne, à laquelle le lecteur peut facilement s'identifier. Elle nous entraîne dans son quotidien pas toujours jovial, et dans ses différentes relations.
La lecture de cette bd est fluide, mais selon moi un petit peu monotone. On ne s'attache pas particulièrement, même si les thématiques évoquées sont intéressantes et importantes.

Beautiful book inside and out. Thank you author for writing this story on the importance of self love. Absolutely in love with all the drawings. Amazing colors and artwork.

Eat and love yourself was a surprise read for me. The cover caught my eye and I was intrigued by it and it didn’t disappoint. The art is stunning and really pretty and the story is unique, compelling and different. This was such a quick and entertaining read and I would highly recommend it specially if you are trying to get out of a reading slump

Interesting portrayal of the concept. Might be triggering to many students, which is why I would decline to use its content in the classroom.

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for providing me with an ARC in exchange for an honest review!

I'm so glad I finally got around to reading this one! Although, I do have mixed feelings. While it has a great message, it did feel just slightly messy to me, and I wish it were a ~little~ more fleshed out. All in all, though, it's short and sweet, and I think it's completely worth the read!

2021 Maverick list. The artwork is gorgeous and the story is a body positive message that many people need to hear.

Thank you NetGalley, BOOM STUDIO as well as the author, Sweeney Boo. I really enjoyed "Eat, and Love Yourself." Sweeney Boo did a great job exploring the discussion of body image and how words do hurt. The artwork was amazing and helped with showing Mindy's journey of her past. I would read more from this author in the future.

I would like to thank NetGalley, the author, and the publisher for providing me with a copy of this ebook.

Eat, and Love Yourself by Sweeney Boo is a beautifully illustrated graphic novel where Mindy faces her past and finding the seeds of her eating disorder. The author does a very good job in dealing with this delicate subject. It is a must read!

I definitely teared up while reading this. What a strong message. I can relate with the struggle of body positivity so hard. I really loved this and I want to read more from the author.

Unfortunately, I did not finish this book because it expired before I was able to finish. However, what I did read, I thoroughly enjoyed!

ARC provided by Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

3 stars ⭐

Trigger warnings: body dysmorphia, depression, eating disorder (bingeing and purging), fat-shaming.

Unfortunately, this book was not for me.

Disordered eating is a matter close to my heart as it is something I have struggled with for a few years, so I thought I would really connect to this story as it deals with hurdles I have struggled with. However, I was not able to emotionally connect to the main character despite seeing some similarities between her experience and mine.

On the other hand, I really liked the art style and the concept is definitely very interesting and original. I believe it would be great for those readers who like a magical twist on their contemporary stories.

Overall, I understand why people would love this graphic novel, especially if they can see themselves in the protagonist and connect with her as, in my view, there isn't anything inherently wrong with this book. Had I been able to do either, I would have enjoyed it a lot more, but I think that might be more of a "me-problem" than the book's.

TRIGGER WARNING: Depression, Body Image Issues, Mental Health Issues, Eating Disorder

I requested access to the eARC because I was on a Graphic Novel kick, and I am honestly glad that I did. Eat and Love Yourself takes an important mental health issue that most young teenagers tend to suffer from without even understanding why; the impossible beauty standards that society put on the youngsters and the off hand comments about their weight that seems like pointed barbs - all of these issues were handled quite wonderfully within the pages of this graphic novel.

Mindy is highly relatable character - her issues, her anxieties, and her feelings could seem like they were a part of you, even when it's Mindy's life you would reading about!

The art is gorgeous - and when I say gorgeous; I mean its smack dabblingly eye catching; and while the plot hit some pot holes at different times; it was the art that kept me hooked right till the end.

Eat, and Love Yourself is an interesting comic that focuses on body image. Mindy is a young woman struggling with her weight. She has the best intentions of eating better and losing weight. Yet she continuously comes against barriers that seem to set her back from reaching her goal. Then, she purchases a strange candy bar that unlocks her memories with each piece she eats. This mechanic, while wholly unrealistic, is also really fascinating. It serves as an opportunity to delve into Mindy's past and see how she got to where she is. It also allows her to more fully understand and accept herself. This gives the book a positive and hopeful message.

I loved the art that accompanies the story. It works with the character, especially in those flashback moments. There are a couple scenes that could be difficult to read because of what is shown, but there isn't anything too explicit. The colors really popped for me and helped tie everything together.

Only was able to read like the first chapter before it got archived, but the first half started out well. I appreciate the art and coloring! Definitely recommend!

<i>MAJOR trigger warnings for eating disorders, body dysmorphia, depression, and anxiety.</i>


<b>If I wasn’t currently on antidepressants that make it impossible for me to cry, I would’ve been in tears by the end of this.</b> I didn’t think I’d ever come across a piece of media that mirrors my own experiences and feelings with an eating disorder but this one did and it blew me away.

Mindy, the main character, doesn’t struggle with the same ED as I did/do but the thoughts, feelings, and triggers are so similar that at times I felt like I was reading my own story. I wasn’t sure if the magical chocolate bar story line was going to work for me but it’s actually a brilliant narrative device and works perfectly in this story.

This graphic novel does such a wonderful job of showing how severely comments, innocuous ones or intentionally hurtful ones, from the people around us can affect us and our psyche to the point where we don’t believe it when people tell us good things about ourselves. Like Mindy, I too grew up with family members always commenting on my weight. Every time I saw my grandmother, one of the first things she said to me was how I needed to lose weight and she was saying this to me when I was only seven or eight years old. Comments like this, along with the harmful viewpoints about fat people/bodies we see in media, are what cause people like Mindy and I to end up in this dark place. This graphic novel shows that in an expertly crafted way.

As for the art, it is equally as striking and beautiful as the story itself, filled with original character designs and vivid colors that shift to match the mood of what is currently happening in the story.

Overall, I cannot day enough positive things about this book. I wish I had had it when I was younger. I’m so glad I have it now. I’m so glad other people will be able to have it to turn to in the future.