Reviews tagging 'Fatphobia'

The Fine Print, by Lauren Asher

8 reviews

anncurley_94's review against another edition

emotional hopeful 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? Yes

5.0

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Content Warnings

Minor: Cancer, Death of parent, Mental illness, Pregnancy, Classism, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Fatphobia, Suicidal thoughts, and Toxic relationship

kaleighfinn's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful 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? Yes

4.0

At the 50% mark, I wanted to DFW this book but damn I’m glad I stayed with it. Although I didn’t like the MMC, Rowan, at all in the beginning, he really had a massive character glow up in the second half of this book. I was so grateful he evolved instead of having the author rationalize or excuse his shitty behavior. He was down bad for Zarah and the epilogues gave him the final developments he needed. Also, His groveling was more than just a single apology or brief grande gesture. Given that “show versus tell” was an ongoing theme, I loved how he ultimately won Zarah back and make it count for so many people besides the two of them. 

⭐️ - 4
🌶️ - 2.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Death of parent, Cancer, Classism, Medical content, Mental illness, Pregnancy, Ableism, Blood, Alcoholism, Grief, Injury/injury detail, and Suicidal thoughts

Minor: Fatphobia

kaltenmark24's review against another edition

emotional funny inspiring reflective medium-paced

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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Body shaming, Fatphobia, Alcoholism, Cancer, and Death of parent

peeshy's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted relaxing fast-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

4.0

I read a lot of reviews that were negative about this book but I loved it. I’ve just finished reading a heavy book series so this is exactly what I needed to keep me out of a slump. It kept me smiling from start to finish. Can’t wait to read more of this series

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Cursing, Death of parent, Sexual content, Alcoholism, Cancer, Injury/injury detail, and Addiction

Minor: Fatphobia, Infidelity, Toxic relationship, Suicidal thoughts, and Pregnancy

lucyshucy's review against another edition

fast-paced

3.5

this was pretty fun. realizing I don't love straight romance LOLLL but! I did really enjoy the conversations around disability, was not expecting that At All. very interesting plot for sure

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content

Moderate: Grief and Death of parent

Minor: Suicidal thoughts, Ableism, and Fatphobia

merlesstorys's review against another edition

emotional funny 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

4.5

I’m so in awe with Rowan and Zahra…. I love it.

The writing style was really nice and easy plus fast to read, with a great plot throughout.
Also the characters were amazing… except Declan Lancelot Kane, he was an a-hole. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Injury/injury detail, Sexual content, and Medical content

Moderate: Death, Emotional abuse, Blood, Classism, and Mental illness

Minor: Abandonment, Cancer, Death of parent, Fatphobia, and Pregnancy

agnesbebon's review against another edition

1.0

I should’ve DNFed this book. I didn’t think I would like it after my experience with Throttled, and I should’ve listened to myself. I actually don’t have anything good to say, and I will be using the word “weird” a lot in this review, but not in the cool-hot-girl-book way. 

The attempts at diversity felt forced, weird, and underdeveloped. I was left feeling really uncomfortable with pretty much every attempt this book had at diversity. I also predicted this book would have fatphobia, and lo and behold, the first fatphobic comment is at 9%. I also hate the “my ex used to call me fat” thing so much. 

The writing was flat and immature. Sentences were unnecessarily wordy, making them hard to follow. I’m also over books relying on text messages. Speaking of text messages, the whole “catfishing my employee thing” was really weird. Rowan is controlling and manipulative from the start in a way that made it impossible to suspend disbelief and go with it. Also, who the hell talks to their boss like that? 

Rowan is a bad dude, Zahra is insufferable, and they have no chemistry. Like at all. Rowan is gross for so many reasons (the way he treats Zahra, his polices and practices). I don’t think there’s a single chapter where Zahra doesn’t cry. I’ve never disliked a book boyfriend or a book couple more. 

The characters are not well developed. I don’t think the author had a good grasp of who the characters are, which would make it impossible for the reader. The timeline was also impossible to follow, which certainly did not help. 

Also the condom thing at the end? Really fucking weird.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death of parent, Cancer, Suicidal thoughts, Ableism, Mental illness, Sexual harassment, and Terminal illness

Moderate: Fatphobia and Homophobia

phoebegrace06's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional funny hopeful reflective sad tense medium-paced

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

5.0

I read it in one sitting 5+ hours just flew by!!! A new favourite. Complex character that are still loveable and an amazing concept! I can’t wait to read the next books in the series,

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism, Body shaming, Fatphobia, Gaslighting, Injury/injury detail, Medical content, Vomit, Cancer, Child abuse, Classism, Death, Emotional abuse, Grief, Rape, Addiction, Death of parent, Medical trauma, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Pregnancy, and Sexual assault