Although people think that Lia might be a bad role model, Elijah and Cassie especially, they show the struggles of an average teen in this generation. I know that parents think that everything is fine, but it's not. This generation is worse than the others. There are younger and younger kids that commit suicide, that cut, or are suicidal. And its scary, but keeping your kids from knowing that wont save them. This book can actually scare you into becoming a healthier person. I actually had to put the book down and have a break when everything described just became too real, and I could actually feel the pain and the struggle. And in the end, Lia is a good role model, by trying to become better, and to actually accept help. There is also a positive message at the end, but if you don't read until the end, then you might not get it. Lia is only getting better for her stepsister. She didn't want her to be sad anymore. lia didnt want her sister to worry about her. And although I really did like this book, if you give it to someone too young, they might get the wrong message from the book

Wintergirls, for all the violent/self hating narration, is a truly beautiful book. It is not your typical teen "problem book" where everyone with their cutesy problems is happy and popular with a boyfriend at the closing. It is realistic, gritty, and I believe it's a landmark in youth fiction. Everyone should read this book, male or female, people of every age.

This book was absolutely AMAZING! I loved it! from the time I began reading it, I was just mesmerized, and i sat there curled in a little ball until I was finished. It was in a way scary though as well, because it was written in a way that was so real. Throughout the entire book, I kept identifying myself with Lia and I felt like I could become that girl.

This book is a very real look into the mind of a girl with anorexia. It's scary and probably not a book you'd want your 11-year-old reading, but the only reason it's scary is because eating disorders are too. The book will likely be a trigger for teens with eating disorders (as well as having exactly how much Lia weighs in the book at many points, it also describes how she fools other people into thinking she's not sick), and might trigger teens who cut. It's a really good book and does not glamorize being sick.

I really thought that this book was beautifully written. I can picture myelf easily in Lia's position. Many teens will be able to relate to Lia. It is actually scary, though. Not gorey scary, but the subject of anirexia and bulimia. Also, Cassie's death is while she is wasted and is caused by an eating disorder- bulimia. Teens really should read this amazing book. It really explores the dangers of cutting, drinking, and eating disorders. It is very easy to sink in and place your own self in Lia's (or Cassie's) place.

Very good book,deals with alot of insecurities and has a great message.