{"product_id":"2940170210671","title":"The Art of Starving: A Novel","description":"“Matt toes the line between expiration and enlightenment, sparing no detail of his twisted, antagonistic relationship with his body. [His] sarcastic, biting wit keeps readers rooting for him and hoping for his recovery. A dark and lovely tale of supernatural vengeance and self-destruction.” - Kirkus Reviews \u003cb\u003e(starred review)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Matt is an admirably strong character who is out and proud, brilliant, creative, and determined to survive... Miller's creative portrait of a complex and sympathetic individual will provide a welcome mirror for kindred spirits.” - Booklist \u003cb\u003e(starred review)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Matt is a master at suppressing his urges, but there is nothing romantic about debut novelist Miller's portrayal of anorexia... discussion of Matt's future is brutally honest. As Matt's body deteriorates and his `powers' reach new levels, readers must decide for themselves what is and isn't real.” - Publishers Weekly \u003cb\u003e(starred review)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“One of the most important books of the year... How different, and how beautiful, our world would be if we could take its lesson of empathy to heart.” - \u003cb\u003eB\u0026amp;N Sci-Fi \u0026amp; Fantasy blog\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“An extraordinarily vital and necessary book that deals with underrepresented characters, discussions of toxic masculinity, and the effects of bullying in raw and effective ways . . . the overall message of devotion and self-acceptance is beautifully told.”   - Romantic Times BOOKclub\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Funny, haunting, beautiful, relentless and powerful, The Art of Starving is a classic in the making.” - Book Riot\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Miller's powerful, provocative and daring work forces readers to question reality and how much of our world is shaped by what we see.” - Shelf Awareness\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“This book is an ache, a bruise, a slaughterhouse of a love story; every word is a blow, but every blow is an anthem. This is what truth feels and smells and tastes like, and it's one magnificent monster.” - Margaret Stohl, bestselling author of the Beautiful Creatures series\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Beautifully rendered. This novel will break your heart and heal it again.” - Coretta Scott-King Award and Newbery Honor winner Jacqueline Woodson\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“As gritty with salted wounds as are all great fairytales, The Art of Starving is The Outsiders with superpowers. It should be shelved alongside the classic stories of unexpected salvation.” - Maria Dahvana Headley, bestselling author of Magonia\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Gut wrenching and powerful.” - BookPage\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“...A deeply tragic, if also deeply magical and hopeful story that breaks with expectations to subvert and challenge... I wish desperately I had read it when I was young.” - The Book Smugglers\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“The Art of Starving is as mind-bending as it is heart-rending. Sam Miller has written a searing, daring, and unflinching story that I will not soon forget.” - Alex London, author of Proxy\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Brutal and brilliant, The Art of Starving seizes you and refuses to let you go. Matt is a complicated, compelling protagonist, and his raw emotional vulnerability is devastating. Hands down, The Art of Starving is the best book I've read this year.” - Alyssa Wong, winner of the World Fantasy and Nebula Awards\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“The Art of Starving is a humane, deeply felt, heartbreaking novel, observed with an edge as sharp as broken glass. A supervillain coming-of-age novel that made me cry-my god, I loved this book.” - Alaya Dawn Johnson, Nebula and Norton Award winning author of The Summer Prince\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HarperCollins Publishers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47160765677808,"sku":"2940170210671","price":21.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/2940170210671_p0.jpg?v=1769904184","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/2940170210671","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}