Stephanie Elliot was inspired to write Sad Perfect by her own daughter's journey with ARFID, Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder. She has written for a variety of websites and magazines and is a book reviewer, a parenting columnist, a mommy blogger, and an editor. She lives in Scottsdale, Arizona.
"Elliot's novel helps to fill a gap within teen narratives about disordered eating. . .The entirely second-person narration works, for the most part, to create a personal stake for readers in Pea's journey as well as real empathy for Pea: 'You want to appreciate food. You do. You just don't know how. And you so badly want to learn'. . . [The narrative] treats Pea's mental health struggles with care, nuance, and respect." --Kirkus Reviews "Drawing readers in with a second-person perspective, Elliot delivers prose that is both engaging and appropriately unnerving. . .the author does not sugarcoat the world of ARFID, highlighting its unique characteristics and giving teens a thorough look into Pea's challenges. . .A well-written page-turner whose sensitive topic is covered with finesse and grace. This novel would be a worthy addition to a high school library collection." --School Library Journal "The ending is positive, leaving the reader with hope. Sad Perfect is recommended for libraries serving middle school age and up, where it will appeal to fans of realistic fiction about difficult topics . . . It takes an honest look at an eating disorder and mental health issues faced by some teens." --VOYA "Particularly effective second-person narration . . . [implores] readers to empathize with Pea. . . . Fans of Sarah Dessen will be drawn to this uncommon love story." --Booklist
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