Good book. ( )

Can't really write a review because this hit just a little too close to home for me. Good story, great characters. Some PG language (some students are sensitive to that, others aren't) but overall a quick, fantastic read. ( )

Rosemary Goode is a teenager struggling with her weight. She ignores the treadmill and the “How to Heal the Fat Girl Within” book she gets from her family at Christmas and begins her own journey to self-discovery.

Artichoke's Heart

Rosemary Goode is an over weight teen. She lives with her Mother who owns the local Hair salon in a small Tennessee town. When she notices Kyle Cox, a basketball player her life starts to change.

Rosemary's problems are true to life. Being overweight, the struggles she goes through at school, at home, and trying to fit in. I liked Rosemary, she is sarcastic, snarky, and has a great sense of humor.

Kyle is very likable as well. He is not the typical (stereotypical "jock"), and I really like that quality in him. The relationship between Rosemary's Mother and (her) Aunt is also one that is true to life.

Suzanne Supplee knows how to grab the readers attention, hitting real life problem with accurate details. The story flowed perfectly, the characters are well developed and the plot is true to life.

I feel that Artichoke's Heart is perfect for young adults (as well as adult) readers. There is a very good message in this story, it is not all about losing weight, it is also about, self evaluation, self worth, family and rediscovery.

Fantastic. I loved it. ( )

Cool! Inspirational ( )