Wintergirls

Do you ever feel trapped by the number on the scale, caught in a cycle you can't escape? Lia's best friend, Cassie, was found dead in a motel room, and Lia is haunted by the 33 missed calls she ignored. Now, she's spiraling, and the ghost of Cassie is there for every calorie counted and every pound lost. Uncover the chilling reality of a mind at war with itself. This summary takes you deep inside Lia's struggle with anorexia, self-harm, and the immense grief she carries. You'll witness the dangerous games she plays with her body and the desperate, painful journey toward admitting she needs help before she disappears completely.

Laurie Halse Anderson is a New York Times bestselling author whose unflinching young adult novels have earned her the Margaret A. Edwards Award for her significant and lasting contribution to literature. A survivor herself, Anderson is a fierce advocate for victims of sexual assault and a champion for open conversations about mental health. She writes from a place of deep empathy, transforming difficult personal experiences into powerful, life-affirming stories that give voice to the silenced and offer a beacon of hope to readers.