Wintergirls - Laurie Halse Anderson

Wintergirls

By Laurie Halse Anderson

  • Release Date: 2009-03-19
  • Genre: Coming of Age Fiction for Young Adults
Score: 4.5
4.5
From 585 Ratings

Description

The New York Times bestselling story of a friendship frozen between life and death.

“A fearless, riveting account of a young woman in the grip of a deadly illness.” —The New York Times

Lia and Cassie are best friends, wintergirls frozen in fragile bodies, competitors in a deadly contest to see who can be the thinnest. But then Cassie suffers the ultimate loss—her life—and Lia is left behind, haunted by her friend's memory and racked with guilt for not being able to help save her. In her most powerfully moving novel since Speak, award-winning author Laurie Halse Anderson explores Lia's struggle, her painful path to recovery, and her desperate attempts to hold on to the most important thing of all: hope.

Reviews

  • Amazing

    5
    By Cabella Reno
    The book was very interesting and left me wanting more, I’ve read it 2 times about to be 3 because it’s so good
  • To read is to understand

    5
    By Jenobeno
    Very insightful
  • amazing

    5
    By arianna1uv
    i like how transparent the author was. she didn’t sugar coat anything and gave us a real work example of what it’s like to deal with an eating disorder.
  • ❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥

    5
    By kids bop kids rule
    I absolutely love this book. It was Sad, sweet, and just overall the best book ever.❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥
  • LOVED

    5
    By jadie2332
    so intriguing. Never could put it down
  • Loved It!!

    5
    By Cohen1221
    This is one of my favorite books ever!!! Read it in a little under 24 hours, a would totally read it again!!!
  • From a Former Lia

    5
    By Aunt Anna
    Certainly could be a trigger for anyone who has suffered from an ED. But for those who haven’t, the book takes you into the mind of those who suffer from the monster called anorexia. You have to decide if you want to be sick Lia or recovery Lia. I’ve read it at least 3 times and will definitely read again. It’s very emotional for me as I relive my own journey alongside Lia.
  • Winter girl

    4
    By Brockarb1000
    The best book I have ever read
  • Great

    4
    By Mmmemem
    This novel is written in such a brilliant way! You get an inside look into the characters mind and their every exact thought. Very intriguing and such an easy and smooth read!
  • Absolutely amazing

    5
    By CURIOUS CONSUMER 18
    This book I read from cover to cover in less than a day, I just couldn't put it down. Very good read and highly recommended.