Worthy of Love

Andre Fenton's "Worthy of Love" is a powerful young adult novel about Adrian Carter, a mixed-race Nova Scotian teenager grappling with severe body image issues and bullying due to his weight. His desire to lose weight to impress a girl, Mel Woods, leads him down a dangerous path of bulimia. The book candidly explores the rarely discussed topic of eating disorders in boys, Adrian's internal struggle with self-worth, and the impact of fatphobic comments. It follows his emotional journey as Mel's concern prompts him to re-evaluate his methods and begin to find a healthier balance, ultimately learning that he is worthy of love regardless of his size. This novel offers a crucial look at mental health, self-acceptance, and the complexities of first love.

Adrian Carter is a young mixed-race teen struggling with poor self-image, but he's through with being bullied for his weight. Adrian decides to shed the pounds, no matter what it takes. When he meets and falls for Mel Woods, a confident and sensible girl with a passion for fitness, his motivation to change leads him to take dangerous measures. When Mel confronts Adrian about his methods of weight loss he is left trying to find a balance between the number on the scale and wondering if he'll ever be worthy of love.