Reviews tagging 'Body shaming'

Meet Me in the Margins by Melissa Ferguson

31 reviews

lmcarr0314's review against another edition

funny lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

I liked this book. I enjoyed the plot and it gives hallmark movie vibes ( I love Hallmark Movies periodically).

I also enjoyed bits and pieces about how nothing but literary masterpieces were published by Pennington Publishing.

A solid four star in my opinion, it did it’s job i enjoyed it and it makes me want to read more of the author 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Fatphobia, Body shaming, and Toxic relationship

Moderate: Infidelity and Eating disorder

Minor: Death of parent

mysticserenity's review

hopeful inspiring relaxing medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.25

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Body shaming and Infidelity

Minor: Death of parent, Gaslighting, Bullying, Toxic relationship, Panic attacks/disorders, and Emotional abuse

juanat77's review

emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

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Content Warnings

Minor: Alcohol, Body shaming, Bullying, Gaslighting, Pregnancy, and Toxic relationship

bodybeingsoulstl's review

funny hopeful lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.5

Another audiobook read for me.

I enjoyed the story, as a hopeful writer myself, there were relatable emotions and experiences here.  

Something I’m coming to find that I enjoy in a book - knowing something the characters don’t.  No spoilers from me, but you’ll know what I mean when you read it.

Overall, a lighthearted book about writers, an easy + enjoyable read!

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Body shaming

garbutch's review

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No

2.25

This was very sweet and had a wonderful premise. If you're looking for something steamy or diverse, this is neither. I liked the personalities of the characters.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Emotional abuse, Toxic friendship, Fatphobia, Toxic relationship, Body shaming, and Sexual harassment

Moderate: Death of parent

erinkt1023's review

lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Eating disorder, Infidelity, and Body shaming

Minor: Death of parent

fivecatsinacoat's review against another edition

emotional funny lighthearted reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.75

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for an advanced review copy of this book. All opinions are my own. 

This was a cute, closed-door romance set in the world of a small publisher. The environment of the publishing house was really interesting to me and I wish the story focused more on that aspect than the really random and unnecessary aspect of fatphobia and body shaming that the two sisters focused on throughout the "fitness" challenge. The family toxicity also really threw me off and they all really need a lot of therapy. 

The romance was paced well, even though the male MC did feel a little stalky in the beginning, always showing up where she was and popping in to take her places, even though he's her boss.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Eating disorder, Bullying, Body shaming, Fatphobia, Infidelity, and Toxic friendship

Minor: Death of parent and Sexual harassment

notsobinaryart's review

Weirdly fatphobic for no good reason. I stopped at 18% through the book due to this and the fact that nothing has really happened in the book so far

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Toxic relationship, Body shaming, and Fatphobia

anntharai's review against another edition

funny lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.75

Is it silly and frivolous and all those things people say about contemporary romance and entertainment fiction? Yes, but that's kind of the point - and it's done enjoyably. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Fatphobia, Infidelity, Body shaming, and Eating disorder

doubletherazzle's review

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No

3.5

Cute, cozy, endearing, bookish.
Enjoyable read for what it is- rom com, knight in shining armor. I liked the characters, but I think they all could’ve used more development, especially Will. 

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Content Warnings

Minor: Death of parent and Body shaming