#anorexia nerovsa

[deadrayg2mf]

Wed to the Lich (Arranged Monster Mates #8) by Layla Fae

Okay, I went into this knowing this was not the first book in the series but it didn't seem that the series may be required to be read in order as it is a collab series between Layla Fae, Eden Ember, and Cara Wylde and it wasn't recommended to be read in order - however, now having finished this I realize I may need to start from book 1 to assuage some issues I had regarding world building info. Also... that lich is just so hot... I needed to know more about him when he was what drew me to this. Which brings me to the covers!! The entire series has amazing cover art, it ranks right up there with SJ Sander's cover art that I love.

This is currently a series of 16 novellas between the above-mentioned authors, Wed to the Lich being dead in the middle at #8. It was a total of 208 pages and I read it within a quick day at work. It was a simple story which does involve triggers involving anorexia nervosa, past abuse, and animal death.

Basically, this is a world in which an event called The Shift has occurred, and from what was explained in this book alone it sounds like that was basically the... dimensional overlap of the human world and monster world where parts of the monster world ended up being transplanted into the world we know? Hopefully that is some semblance of correct as it's how I understood it. In this world, monsters rule over humans in most areas and if a human is wanting to get some cash for their family or, if you're our FL May, trying to get out of a bad situation you can sign up at the Temple and get married off to a monster.

This is exactly what May commits to as she decides to escape the abusive orphanage director who haunts her thoughts when it comes to beauty and its relation to her size and food consumption. How well this goes about depicting the troubles that come with experiencing an eating disorder I could not say, so I will leave that up to your interpretation if you choose to read. May gets married to Virgil, the all fearing Lich who can suck out your life force with just a look.

The following story revolves around May's struggle with food, her inner demons, and being beautiful for Virgil who is also struggling with how May views him and fearing that one day she may come to fear him and try to leave. In the end, they end up working out their troubles with each other's help and are a lovely couple, no matter what those town villagers think. I liked both May and Virgil's characters, he was really checking the marks for me as both loving and caring but strict and forceful when he felt necessary. By the end, May had come into who she was as a person when she wasn't tormented by her past.

My main issue comes from how I felt finishing the book. I had read 208 pages of what essentially felt like it had amounted to nothing. Unfortunately, for all that happened, there wasn't enough deep diving into characters, relationships, or true plot that it felt worthwhile. It was one of those where I was shocked it was so long for how much I got from it. I think it's a really cool story, I love a Lich, and I love a FL battling her inner demons and unafraid to seek help from another in order to do so. The way May was willing to just be blunt about what was going on versus other characters who might hide things that lead to a (beloved but sometimes overdone) miscommunication was rather refreshing.

I think I would have really enjoyed this story had it been more fleshed out. The writing was good, but the content felt unsubstantial. For all of that, I'll give it a 5/10. Mid but enjoyable and full of potential.

Would I read again? No, but not because it was bad. Just because there wouldn't feel like a point.

Would I recommend? Yeah, I am gonna go and try out the series from the first book - Wed to the Ice Giant also by Layla Fae - and then pry check out at least on book by each of the other authors. If I don't like it - you'll hear about it :)

[ofbrightauroras]

Hello, my name is Katie and I play Ches and Balo! There’s a 99.9999% chance I’m currently my grandparents for Thanksgiving Dinner right now because #holidays so this is scheduled BUT I’ll be around on mobile most likely on and off until I get home. I’m always willing to offer my Discord tag to plot if that’s easier for anyone, just dm me for it! Otherwise feel free to like this (or Ches’s) and I’ll dm you! That or, slide into my dms. I love plotting a lot. Anyway, I’ve rambled enough, without further ado, the intro:

TWs: Child Abuse, Eating Disorders

romee strijd. female. she/hers /  did i hear you say paint covered jeans, an ever-present smile, and strawberry scented shampoo ? then you must be talking about aurora, i’d recognize them anywhere. i’ve heard that the 20 year old maid is a aquarus and honestly, i see it. they’re known for being naive and sensitive, but their bubby and imaginitive tendencies make up for it. they’ve been working at du lac for one year and i think that their real name is balian "balo" driskell, but don’t spill.

Quick Facts:

Codename: Aurora Legal Name: Balian Grace Driskell Preferred Name when not using her codename: Balo, Balian is really only when she’s in trouble. Age: 20 Gender:  Female Sexuality: Bisexual Date of Birth: February 7th Place of Birth: Saratoga Springs, New York Hometown: Saratoga Springs, New York Nationality: American

Languages: English Occupation: Maid at Hotel Dulac

Father’s Full Name: Lance Driskell Father’s Status: Alive Father’s Occupation: Restaurant Owner Mother’s Full Name: Cassandra “Cass” Driskell Mother’s Status: Alive Mother’s Occupation: Waitress Driskell Siblings Oldest to Youngest:

Grace (25)

Zander (24)

Balo

Relationship Status: Single Health Issues: Anoxeria Nerovsa

Quick History:

• Balo hasn’t ever had an easy life. Her father, Lance - is an abusive alcoholic, and while her mother tried her best to protect her children - she also covered things up without hesitation. It wasn’t uncommon to see a Driskell in the ER with a lie and people willing to back up the story. • She loves art, painting especially, and she always dreamed of being some sort of artist. While her mother encouraged it every chance she got, her father hated every piece of the idea. It wasn’t uncommon for the man to lash out over it. • While she tries to see the best in everyone, no matter what. She truly can’t see it in her father, a fact she feels extremely guilty over it. This trait of hers also makes her very easy to manipulate. • She truly just wants to love and befriend everyone, while it’s not really too hard to make her cry, usually you’ll see Balo running around with a smile trying to brighten everyone’s day. This is an issue because she’ll put everyone around her before herself every time, your happiness is a priority before hers. Again, making her easy to manipulate. (So I welcome manipulating Balo and love it when it occurs, please feel free to do so at any point) • The lack of control in her life is what led to her eating disorder, she was diagnosed with anorexia nervosa in her early teens. It’s a condition she still struggles to maintain, although she is trying. • After graduating high school, she had been planning on attending college at the closest community college and getting a job at the art supply store as she slowly tried to make her way towards a degree her father disapproved of. • Moving to Iceland was something she had never imagined doing, but when her older brother Zander decided to move, he took her with him. Grace was in California, he was leaving, she would have been alone with her parents otherwise. • She got a job at Hotel Dulac not long after they moved to work as a maid. She’s been living in Iceland for a year now and she loves it. Sometimes she misses the states but she’s safe and she’s happy, that’s the most important thing. • Aurora was chosen for multiple reasons, at first Balo struggled with picking a city and looked at lists to help her decide, however when she saw Aurora in one it stuck. Perhaps it was her love of Disney or her awe of the lights above her head at night but the city’s name called to her.

[perttyodd]

All right guys let’s remember that the word “anorexic” should never be an adjective in your vocabulary to describe anyone ever because Anorexia Nervosa is a disease that literally causes people to kill themselves without even realizing it and it kills more teenage girls in America than any other mental illness. You don’t look at someone frail and say “oh they look cancerous they probably have cancer” since you have absolutely no way of knowing if they do or not. So don’t say the same thing about Anorexia. It’s really fucked up. 

[mychemicalsecret]

Oh yesterday my cousin told me I was fat after recovering from anorexia for six months😊 That didn't hurt, no no. Merry Christmas everybody😊😊

[annarexianervosa]

Just Binged on birthday cake.

Feeling like a gross slab of shit. 

Tomorrow- I'm going to the gym. Promise to myself. I will eat right and go to the gym tomorrow. 

[annarexianervosa]

So I bought a scale

and the number didn't freak me out as much as I thought it would. 

And the fact that it didn't freak me out as much as expected has my eating disorder all pissed off and now I'm eating less and....

what the fuck is wrong with me 

I haven't known my weight for close to 6 months and even though it practically killed me, I made it this far. 

What broke in me? 

[annarexianervosa]

I can't take care of you

I have to take care of myself 

[annarexianervosa]

My therapist has canceled my last two appointments

I haven't been in therapy in 2 weeks 

And it's catching up to me 

And I'm starting to feel like I'm drowning 

I need a lifeline 

I need help