Spoilers Ahead: 

A lovely Young Adult book, one that I would definitely recommend to everyone I know. 

We follow Lily as she’s being bullied because of her weight. She’s fat-shamed, and the bullying is physical as well as mental. Her dad wants to help her stand up for herself, so takes her boxing. She pushes herself to do better and better. Aidan Vain, the main bully, is the one who attacks her, but she finally hits him, and stands up for herself. She gets better and better, and even goes to tournaments. She meets a girl called Rosie, and they fall in love. Things start to get a little more bearable, and she starts to enjoy life a little more. 

There was so much in this book that I loved. The representation of mental health, body shaming, LGBTQ+ (imagine my surprise when she kissed Rosie?!? I had an inkling, but I was so excited!!!!) and also bullying. I think it was a beautiful book to read, perfect for anyone going through high school. Some parts are awful to read in this book - not the writing itself, but the content, because it hit very close to home. It felt like I was reading an extract from my childhood, I understood every word. I wasn’t that badly bullied for my weight, but I still get the comments, the looks when you start eating, the constant dieting and trying to hide yourself in long cardigans… it’s sad to read about, but also quite refreshing to know that other people go through it too, and you’re not alone. It’s a real reality check, also. To sum it up, it’s a short and simple read, it’s in a verse novel so it’s oddly poetic, it’s a moving story about a girl working on herself and her confidence and becoming the person she wants to be, and I would definitely recommend!