Reviews

I'll Be the One by Lyla Lee

that_little_drop_of_poison's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.0

lbarsk's review against another edition

4.0

Really sweet and full of heart! Plus we have to stan a bi main character AND a bi love interest. I think the only reason this got 4 stars instead of 5 is because Skye’s high school friends felt less developed than the friends she makes in the K-Pop competition, but they’re still given screen time and we’re told (not shown...) that they’re important to Skye? But otherwise this was so so so lovely.

hannahhbic's review against another edition

5.0

This book is amazing and destroys fatphobia, biphobia, and the patriarchy all in one go. I don't know much about k-pop but thankfully prior knowledge was not required. It does take on some darker topics, such as the abuse Skye endures from her mom, so be ready for some heavier emotions as well. It still manages to be extremely fun, though. The love interest has a giant white husky named Snowball and I wish she was real!!

murderpigeonsgobump's review

2.0

2.5

wchereads's review against another edition

4.5

A fun time and great queer & diverse body type rep

sehenry20's review

funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Fatphobia

Minor: Biphobia, Bullying, Body shaming, Homophobia, and Toxic relationship

marieintheraw's review

5.0

This was actually everything I needed to read right now.

reiyuka's review against another edition

funny hopeful medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

jamiedark10's review against another edition

lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.0

saschabookishowl's review

3.0

This was very cute. I enjoyed the discussions on body positivity and against fat phobia. But in terms of the story I just wanted more depth, from the characters as well. I was expecting it more to be about the kpop world/entertainment industry and the contest, but instead it focused a lot on Henry and the relationship which I wasn't really interested in. Still a cute and enjoyable read.