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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

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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emotional funny hopeful inspiring slow-paced

2.0

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saliwali's review against another edition

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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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anielabooks's review against another edition

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funny lighthearted relaxing 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

This was such a cute book. Nothing showstopping, but it was enjoyable. I appreciated the diverse cast and the fun setting. At times it really felt like it was taken straight out of an episode of The Bachelor. Overall relaxing read to pass the time.

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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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bzliz's review against another edition

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funny lighthearted fast-paced

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

3.0

Look, it’s not a literary masterpiece but it’s also not trying to be. The characters all have limited personalities that are easily boiled down to tropes similar to those typically seen on shows like The Bachelor and the logistics of a reality dating show airing essentially in real time make very little sense but everything from the airport meet cute to the final line made my heart happy so I’m willing to overlook it.

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