It takes an honest look at an eating disorder and mental health issues faced by some teens. School Library Journal Diversity in young adult books is finally on the rise, and Sad Perfect fits the bill. This novel would be a worthy addition to a high school library collection. Kirkus Review A well-written page-turner whose sensitive topic is covered with finesse and grace. A Margaret Ferguson Book Praise for Sad Perfect : Elliot's novel helps to fill a gap within teen narratives about disordered eating. Sad Perfect is the haunting debut novel from Stephanie Elliot.
Just as everything seems lost and hopeless, Pea finds in her family, best friend, and Ben the support and strength that she needs to learn that her eating disorder doesn't have to control her. And that's when the monster really takes over her life. At first, everything really does feel like it's getting better with him around, so she stops taking her anxiety and depression medication. When she falls crazy-mad in love with Ben, she hides her disorder from him, pretending that she's fine. This monster is growing and controlling more than just her food issues?it's causing anxiety, depression, and giving her thoughts that she doesn't want to have. Having ARFID is like having a monster inside of her, one that dictates what she can eat, what she does and who she socializes with. Sixteen-year-old Pea has a secret: she has Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder, which means she can't eat very much because nutritious foods frighten her. Perfect is only on the surface in this gripping novel about a teen girl who looks normal but struggles with a little known eating disorder.
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