A YA Book Review: Wasting Away by Theodora O. Agyeman-Anane
I'm excited to review a book by a beautiful writer and friend of mine, Theodora O. Agyeman-Anane. In her debut novel, Theodora tells the story of Susanna, a girl growing up in Verona, Italy who is struggling with self-acceptance, peer pressure, and love. These internal struggles manifest as an eating disorder, which Susanna battles against throughout the novel.
Told from both first and third person, we see Susanne's struggle first hand, and also through the eyes of others. Journal entries add to the depth of the narrative, and the lyrical prose makes this a beautiful, bittersweet journey for every reader. As the back cover text states, "Wasting Away is a gripping story that will resonate with anyone who has never felt good enough."
I love the beautiful cover, and the voice of Susanna. Anane does a great job bringing to life the setting of Verona, Italy, where she spent much of her life, and artfully weaves in Susanna's Ghanian heritage.
4/5 Stars.
Tomorrow I will have a Q&A with the author, so be sure to return and check it out!
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Throne of Glass by Sarah J. Maas
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J. E. Hunter is the author of the Black Depths Series. Tales of a Redheaded Sea-Witch, and Black Depths, the first two books of the series can be found on Amazon, Kobo, iBooks, Barnes and Noble, and Smashwords. The third book, Dark Shores, will be released March 28th, 2016. The fourth and last book of the Black Depths series will be released by the end of 2016.
Throne of Glass by Sarah J. Maas
Apple and Rain by Sarah Crossan
J. E. Hunter is the author of the Black Depths Series. Tales of a Redheaded Sea-Witch, and Black Depths, the first two books of the series can be found on Amazon, Kobo, iBooks, Barnes and Noble, and Smashwords. The third book, Dark Shores, will be released March 28th, 2016. The fourth and last book of the Black Depths series will be released by the end of 2016.
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