CHASING PERFECTION

Some journeys begin when you stop running from yourself. Lily has spent her whole life trying to disappear—into her hoodie, behind her sketchbook, away from the whispers and stares. In a world that praises thinness and punishes softness, she’s learned to see herself through a lens of shame. But college brings a quiet shift. Through art, unexpected friendships, and the courage to confront her pain, Lily begins to uncover something she’s never dared to believe: she is already enough. Told with raw honesty and quiet strength, Chasing Perfection is the story of a girl who stops shrinking to fit into the world—and starts expanding to fill her own. A deeply personal, soul-baring debut inspired by real struggles with body image, bullying, and healing, this novel is a love letter to every person who’s ever felt unworthy in their own skin. You are powerful. You are beautiful. You are not alone.