This is a well thought out and definitely thought provoking read which I hope will encourage understanding and compassion. Violet suffered a loss during childhood which affected her badly and still impacts some parts of her now so when her relationship ended suddenly it caused her to look at herself in comparison to her ex’s new girlfriend and she found herself lacking in certain areas. Enter new flatmate Bella who does a great job of helping Violet make changes to her life which really make her feel good about herself but at what cost?

I know someone with a friend like Bella so I think this did make me read this differently as I had Bella figured out pretty early on. That said it is a great way of explaining how such a toxic relationship can start and how it impacts on so much of your life and how blinkered you can become to reality. It’s a fresh perspective and I hope may alter the mind set of some people who don’t understand such a challenging relationship and the factors that can lead to such dependence. That said it’s told in a fairly approachable way but one which covers a few pertinent factors people may not consider and it does so very well.

Absorbing, well written, and so on point with society's focus on women's body image and how it can affect so many aspects of life. Found family, true friendship, and discovering the truths that are hiding in plain sight. An amazing read, should be required reading!