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4.02 AVERAGE
4.02 AVERAGE
loved loved loved loved loved this book!
learnt so much about Korean culture, plus this book’s filled with body positivity, well-written LGBTQ+ characters, friendship and cutesy romance, while also having a competitive element and tackling discrimination, fat phobia, homophobia and an abusive household.
definitely recommend this read, but this book may trigger some people, but I believe I’ve mentioned all of those triggers.
learnt so much about Korean culture, plus this book’s filled with body positivity, well-written LGBTQ+ characters, friendship and cutesy romance, while also having a competitive element and tackling discrimination, fat phobia, homophobia and an abusive household.
definitely recommend this read, but this book may trigger some people, but I believe I’ve mentioned all of those triggers.
I didn't love the narrator. In fact I found them pretty irritating.
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
I’ve had this sitting on my to read shelf for a while. It’s one of the first books I bought when I was getting back in to reading and it was all because the model on the cover has posted a TikTok about it and the opportunity to depict a plus size K-pop performer.
This isn’t my first read by Lyla Lee and I wish I had actually read this sooner. I loved the fat representation and how Skye is so unapologetic about her fatness.
My only real negative was the Harry Potter references :/
This isn’t my first read by Lyla Lee and I wish I had actually read this sooner. I loved the fat representation and how Skye is so unapologetic about her fatness.
My only real negative was the Harry Potter references :/
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body shaming, Emotional abuse, Fatphobia
Moderate: Biphobia, Bullying, Homophobia, Cultural appropriation
Minor: Racism, Outing
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Just not in the mood for this one right now
I looved this! It's so cute and very empowering. The representation and body positivity was fantastic. Two bisexual teens owning their sexuality and just simply being was so great. Lana and Tiffany are my favourite side characters, they're so supportive and literally the cutest couple.
I loved the competition setting and the Kpop references. Skye was such a great main character. She was confident and doesn't let people stop her, instead she proves them wrong.
I loved the competition setting and the Kpop references. Skye was such a great main character. She was confident and doesn't let people stop her, instead she proves them wrong.
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Biphobia, Body shaming, Bullying, Eating disorder, Emotional abuse, Fatphobia, Homophobia, Toxic relationship, Lesbophobia, Outing, Dysphoria
Moderate: Cultural appropriation
Rounded up from 3.5.
This book caught my eye with it’s bright, cute cover and a title that shares its name with one of my favorite Backstreet Boys songs. I actually bought it because I was intrigued by the premise - Skye is trying out for a K-Pop competition show, despite the fact that Korean beauty standards, other people’s fat-phobia, and her own mother tell her she has no place in that world. Skye is determined to prove them all wrong, and no one - not even a super-hot Korean male model - will stand in her way.
Things I Liked: I loved the message of this book - that no matter your size or shape, you matter, you are worthy of great things, and you can do anything you want. Skye’s enthusiasm, determination, and energy are infectious. The story moves along at a quick clip, and you could easily read this book in a day or so. There’s also a good amount of LBGTQ+ rep here.
Things I Struggled With: There are definitely some details that needed to be added or finessed. Skye’s dad is only around every other weekend because he works in the Bay Area (the book is set in L.A.), but we never really find out why, or what he even does. Her school friends pop in and out as needed, but they have absolutely no definition. Many of the characters are fairly flat - everything felt like it was just skimming the surface. I would have happy taken another 50-100 pages if the story and/or characters had a little more depth to them. And (not the author’s fault) the amount of grammatical errors was distracting. Come on, editing team.
Overall, I thought this was a quick, fun, light YA read. If you’re into the K-Pop or K-Drama world, or are looking for more size-inclusive stories and MCs, you might enjoy this too.
This book caught my eye with it’s bright, cute cover and a title that shares its name with one of my favorite Backstreet Boys songs. I actually bought it because I was intrigued by the premise - Skye is trying out for a K-Pop competition show, despite the fact that Korean beauty standards, other people’s fat-phobia, and her own mother tell her she has no place in that world. Skye is determined to prove them all wrong, and no one - not even a super-hot Korean male model - will stand in her way.
Things I Liked: I loved the message of this book - that no matter your size or shape, you matter, you are worthy of great things, and you can do anything you want. Skye’s enthusiasm, determination, and energy are infectious. The story moves along at a quick clip, and you could easily read this book in a day or so. There’s also a good amount of LBGTQ+ rep here.
Things I Struggled With: There are definitely some details that needed to be added or finessed. Skye’s dad is only around every other weekend because he works in the Bay Area (the book is set in L.A.), but we never really find out why, or what he even does. Her school friends pop in and out as needed, but they have absolutely no definition. Many of the characters are fairly flat - everything felt like it was just skimming the surface. I would have happy taken another 50-100 pages if the story and/or characters had a little more depth to them. And (not the author’s fault) the amount of grammatical errors was distracting. Come on, editing team.
Overall, I thought this was a quick, fun, light YA read. If you’re into the K-Pop or K-Drama world, or are looking for more size-inclusive stories and MCs, you might enjoy this too.