Binge by Anne Pfeffer

Impossible standards of beauty and the cruel nature of society are boldly exposed in Binge by Anne Pfeffer, a powerful story about self-image, expectation, and the wounds we ultimately inflict on ourselves. When an aspiring writer is given her long-awaited break, the joy of publication is overshadowed by stress at how the world will see her imperfect and snack-loving self, as opposed to the glamorous characters of her novel. Addressing the patriarchal challenges and overlooked anxieties faced by women around the world, this clever and quippy book initially comes off as light reading, but also deftly critiques dark truths of modern society, explores provocative themes, and cracks the toxic lens of traditional beauty in a way that readers both young and old will truly appreciate.