Reviews tagging 'Bullying'

If the Shoe Fits by Julie Murphy

24 reviews

monicalaurette's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted fast-paced

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

4.0

“Choose yourself. Choose joy.”

I went into this book with no expectations other than it being a plus-size Cinderella retelling and I was so happy that I did. I feel if I went into this book with anything else it could have ruined how I feel about the book which is that I enjoyed the story!

With it being a Cinderella retelling I was worried about how the Stepmother portion would go but honestly I loved the twist put on it and how the mice characters of Jacques, Gus Gus, and Marie were included. Having healthy relationships with step-relatives is refreshing to see happen and in my opinion made things not as cringe-y as they could have been.

Cindy just being herself and so proud in it, not having to watch her grow to love herself was nice in the book too

and while I’m glad we didn’t get to like hear what Addison said about her on the solo date part of me also wants to know so that I can hate her character more

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This hopefully solidifies for me that I do like Julie Murphy’s writing, I just like her adult books more than her YA ones, so I’ll go pick up her newest book (though I might wait on that one since it’s a winter/Christmas themed book. Because I liked the book the amount I did I will be giving it 4 stars and I’m excited to see what her other adult book brings me.

“It’s just another stop on a long search for home.”

Side note: can someone tell me why I like side characters named Wes so much?

For a moment I thought she wouldn’t end up with Henry but someone else who had seen the show and really liked her, but glad in the end that the cute boy she connected with on the plane (that I clocked as the suitor in a millisecond) was her true life prince charming.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Body shaming, Bullying, Fatphobia, Grief, and Death of parent

Minor: Car accident

lotoblanco's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful inspiring slow-paced

2.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Body shaming, Bullying, and Fatphobia

saliwali's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective relaxing fast-paced

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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Fatphobia, Sexism, Grief, Death of parent, and Toxic friendship

Moderate: Bullying

Minor: Body shaming, Cancer, Cursing, Terminal illness, and Car accident

sophializbee's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted relaxing 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? No

4.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Death, Fatphobia, Grief, and Death of parent

Minor: Body shaming, Bullying, Cancer, Mental illness, Sexual content, Terminal illness, Blood, Car accident, and Alcohol

theverycraftyvegan'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
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

I listened to the audio book and couldn’t stop. I’ve never been a fan of  The Batchelor or Bachelorette shows but I loved this book and that is what it was is about—finding love on a reality TV show. But it’s also so so much more than that! 

I loved the characters and loved to hate one in particular. Happy to have a career driven, fat protagonist who was not afraid to exist and speak up for herself; as well as all the LGBTQIA+ and POC characters. 

This book ticked so many boxes—sweet, romantic, funny, tearjerking, and heartwarming, with a couple of twists and turns along the way. I absolutely loved it! 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Body shaming, Bullying, Cancer, Death, Fatphobia, Terminal illness, Car accident, and Death of parent

Minor: Violence and Alcohol

peachani's review against another edition

emotional lighthearted tense medium-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? No

2.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Fatphobia, Death of parent, and Alcohol

Minor: Body shaming, Bullying, Grief, and Classism

sweetchocolatez's review against another edition

medium-paced

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

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Body shaming, Bullying, Death, Fatphobia, Grief, and Death of parent

Moderate: Cancer and Car accident

jjenkins's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny fast-paced

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

4.0

Really fun read! I felt like it started to move to quickly, especially the ending. I definitely would have loved more! Overall, it was really fun and eye-opening to read from a more diverse perspective than the typical skinny but also has curves romance character. The writing is relatable and smooth, and I definitely recommend.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Body shaming, Bullying, Cancer, and Car accident

Moderate: Chronic illness, Fatphobia, and Death of parent

the_vegan_bookworm's review against another edition

lighthearted relaxing medium-paced

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

4.75

This was a really cute read with a really likeable protagonist. My only real complaint is the ending. It came totally out of nowhere, didn't really match Cindy's character and

was a really big dick move. Was there no other outcome besides humiliating your love interest on national television for basically no reason? Why would you just assume none of it was real when he strongly implied it was? It doesn't make sense to me.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Body shaming, Fatphobia, and Death of parent

Moderate: Bullying and Grief

Minor: Cancer, Sexual content, and Car accident

kayladaila's review against another edition

funny hopeful lighthearted fast-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death of parent

Moderate: Body shaming, Bullying, and Death

Minor: Fatphobia, Misogyny, Grief, Car accident, and Alcohol