I think my biggest fascination, when it comes to literature, would have to be the exploration of mental illness -- specifically, that of eating disorders, for sure. So, of course I was drawn to NEVER ENOUGH once I determined that it was the story of two sisters coping with the anorexia and bullimia that threatened to tear apart their relationship as well as the rest of the family dynamic. 
 Now, of course, I wasn't disappointed by this read -- anything on this topic is sure to keep me engaged from start to finish -- but I was pleasantly surprised by the delicate way the author handled the subject and the realistic voice through which the narrator, the sister, conveyed her expectations and reactions to the situation. 
 But, backing up a little, let me start with the plot. 
 Claire is everything that Loann wishes she could be -- popular, beautiful, and thin. While Loann just can't always find the right thing to say in social situations -- or the right outfit to wear on her own more curvy body -- she always envies the way that Claire can say and do just the right thing, all while looking glamorous. Loann especially envies Claire's relationship with Josh, a gorgeous hunk and popular football player who seems to adore her sister. Loann does have one male friend, Marcus, who seems to lavish her with attention -- but it's always that kind of attention that says "just friends". And, Loann knows that Marcus is hiding things from her -- like the explanation for the bruises on his back, or the reason he's always falling asleep at school.... 
 Things start to change for Loann, though, when Claire and Josh give her an old camera for her birthday. Loann begins to detach from her friends to shadow her sister and her boyfriend, eager to become a bigger part of Claire's life and her crowd at school. Loann adores exploring her hand at real photography, especially when Josh seems to pay more attention to her -- almost flirting with her, as well.... 
 But, Loann starts to realize that things just aren't right with her sister. Claire is always disappearing and she's never really eating anymore, either. She's wearing baggier clothes and making excuses for why she's always getting weaker -- and tinier --- 
 Soon, Loann finds herself in a life or death situation with her sister, begging Claire to get help for what seems to be a serious eating disorder. At the same time, things escalate with Marcus, with Loann's photography project at school, and with the girls that Loann used to call friends. 
 Can Loann teach her sister -- her friend -- and her self-- how to really feel good enough -- before it's too late? 
 NEVER ENOUGH was touching, heart-breaking, engaging, and just plain sad. I really did enjoy this book from the first sentence to the last, not only in the exploration of Loann finding herself but also in the journey that Claire took in trying to feel and be beautiful and good enough for herself and those around her. I totally wasn't expecting the ending that happened for Claire, although it was fitting for the story and even took the emotions up a notch to really make this one more memorable for me, I think. 
 If you love a good story about family dynamics, insecurities, and/or eating disorders, I definitely think you sohuld give NEVER ENOUGH a chance. It was a stunning realistic YA novel and I look forward to reading more from this author in the future.