Sometimes Life Isn't Just Perfect

Just Perfect by Hanne Arts

My rating: 4 of 5 stars


Bullying comes in many forms. Name calling: making fun of someone, physical abuse, psychological abuse, and others. Regardless of the type of bullying a child or teen or even an adult face, it affects their attitude about themselves and the consequences sometimes end in tragedy.

Author Hanne Arts’ novel JUST PERFECT is the story of Christina Jacobs, who just wants to be accepted. If only life were so simple. She lives with her alcoholic father. Her mother is dead. She has a friend that turns out not to be a friend. Her boyfriend lets her down. And she’s beat up and humiliated by her classmates. As her life grows worse and worse she follows the path of many young women and men, a path that often leads to self-destruction. Will Christina be able to overcome her fragile life and see the beauty in herself?

The author has written a tender story of family, friends, and love and the sad things that can go wrong. I think more details about Christina’s treatment for Anorexia would have added to the story because it’s so destructive. That said, JUST PERFECT would make a good read for children and teens that have self-image issues or that are experiencing bullying at school or in their neighborhoods.

The author provided me with a copy of the eBook for my honest review.

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