Jen Solak's Reviews > i am Elephant, i am Butterfly

This is a book about figuring out why we do what we do, and realizing that everyone is struggling with something. It is a book about realistic teenage friendships, and how they ebb and flow. The message of needing to heal yourself is not the same as being an island, we all need supports to help us work on ourselves.

I would say this book could be a trigger for a variety of eating disorders, as well as rape. However all issues we dealt with in a sensitive way and I truly think in a way that is fairly tactful. I will say that there are no “adult” voices specifically telling the girls that things weren’t their fault, but it is implied and in my opinion is done so in a way that is much closer to reality.

I would recommend this book to teens and their parents alike.

Thank you NetGalley for an early copy of this novel in exchange for an honest review.