Reviews tagging 'Grief'

If The Shoe Fits by Julie Murphy, Vimal Nair Suresh

66 reviews

jessicaharleee's review against another edition

hopeful 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? No

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Grief and Death of parent

mrsherrera's review against another edition

emotional hopeful medium-paced

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

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Grief and Death of parent

Minor: Car accident

koplomps's review against another edition

funny lighthearted relaxing medium-paced

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

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Grief

Moderate: Body shaming, Fatphobia, Death of parent, and Alcohol

Minor: Infertility and Terminal illness

alisonvh's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful 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

5.0

This book is packed with all kinds of Cinderella references and it made me happy each time I came across one. I’m not even sure I caught all of them.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Grief and Death of parent

Moderate: Death

birdie770's review against another edition

adventurous funny hopeful medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Loveable characters? Yes

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Grief and Death of parent

Minor: Fatphobia

bookobsessedmommy'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? It's complicated

4.5

This is a loose Cinderella retelling, where Cindy, a recent fashion school graduate, finds herself on a Bacheloresque reality show. Initially she's only in it for the money, but they she starts to fall for Prince Charming. She thinks he feels the same way, but is he really head over heels or just putting on a show? 
Such a cute read! The similarities to Cinderella are a light touch, but still noticeable. I liked the changes that Julie makes, the most prominent being the fact that Cindy is Plus Sized. Watching her navigate the notoriously judgemental sphere of reality TV while falling for Henry is so sweet. I love their chemistry and the ending is heartwarming. I'm a suckered for a good epilogue, but this gave me enough breathing room to be satisfied. I'm here for an adult coming of age story, and Julie did not disappoint. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Grief

Moderate: Fatphobia

booknerdz28's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful 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? N/A

3.25

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Content Warnings

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

jazhandz's review against another edition

emotional lighthearted medium-paced

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

3.5

This is really not a Cinderella retelling so much as a shoe-centric reality dating competition with a protagonist named Cindy. Then again, I read most of this book while waiting for car repairs between the hours of 1AM and 4AM, so I don’t have the most insightful commentary. Better than One to Watch, not as good as The Charm Offensive.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Fatphobia, Grief, and Death of parent

ashleybeereads's review against another edition

emotional inspiring 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? No

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Grief and Death of parent

Moderate: Body shaming, Fatphobia, and Alcohol

Minor: Cancer and Car accident

bedtimesandbooks's review against another edition

hopeful lighthearted 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

2.0

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Content Warnings

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

Moderate: Cancer, Chronic illness, and Car accident