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jennabenna's review against another edition
This book was cute and fun. Both characters have strong support systems outside of the relationship, the third act breakup was forgivable, and their chemistry was believable. Very happy and nice contemporary romance.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Eating disorder, Fatphobia, and Alcoholism
briggs4598's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Fatphobia
Minor: Alcoholism, Eating disorder, and Gaslighting
moodyromancereader's review against another edition
3.25
This novel is about Britta, an assistant at a lifestyle website with hopes of becoming a writer. To secure a spot as a writer, she decides to collaborate with her coworker. Both choose a fitness app to write about. Brittany selects the FitMe app based on their focus on their client's health, not just physical appearance. Britta is assigned to Wes, who is her coach and co-owner of the FitMe app.
Britta and Wes begin to message one another on the app, and their romance begins to blossom. But there are obstacles, such as he does not know she is writing an article about her experience, and she does not know he is the co-owner.
What I appreciate about Britta is her honesty, vulnerability, and her body positivity. While she is training with a personal trainer, she makes sure to let everyone know her fitness goals are her own.
I appreciate how the author addresses the stigmas, addictions, and disorders in this novel. I enjoy books that can provide social commentary on real issues, and the author did this with much care.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Drug abuse, and Eating disorder
savvyrosereads's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
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? It's complicated
5.0
Rating: 5/5 stars
Britta begins a writing project about a fitness app called FitMi—only to unexpectedly fall for her coach (and FitMi CEO) Wes.
Let me start off this review by saying I am a fat woman (and to be clear, “fat” is a descriptor and has nothing to do with my value—owning that the word fat describes me is not me being derogatory about myself in *any* way). And while I absolutely read and love romance novels about people of all sizes and body types, I have to be honest: reading a book where a beautiful and unapologetically fat woman who loves her body not only gets the true love and the HEA but gets it WITH THE HOT MUSCLY FIT GUY?????? This is the book I never knew I always needed and I loved it SO MUCH.
Wes was everything a book boyfriend should be—sweet, caring, supportive, and absolutely in awe of his brilliant beautiful woman without ever batting an eye at her body type. Britta was confident, brave, and owned her (extremely relatable) baggage surrounding her weight. Their story was adorable and swoony and slow-burn and perfect. Honestly I don’t think I have any complaints at all except that it’s over and I never want to stop reading about these two.
To Denise Williams: thank you, SO MUCH, for writing this one.
Recommended to anyone, but especially if you like: only one bed; he-falls-first; workplace-ish romance
CW: fatphobia/body shaming; addiction/overdose; some misogyny/sexism; eating disorders/body image struggles
Britta begins a writing project about a fitness app called FitMi—only to unexpectedly fall for her coach (and FitMi CEO) Wes.
Let me start off this review by saying I am a fat woman (and to be clear, “fat” is a descriptor and has nothing to do with my value—owning that the word fat describes me is not me being derogatory about myself in *any* way). And while I absolutely read and love romance novels about people of all sizes and body types, I have to be honest: reading a book where a beautiful and unapologetically fat woman who loves her body not only gets the true love and the HEA but gets it WITH THE HOT MUSCLY FIT GUY?????? This is the book I never knew I always needed and I loved it SO MUCH.
Wes was everything a book boyfriend should be—sweet, caring, supportive, and absolutely in awe of his brilliant beautiful woman without ever batting an eye at her body type. Britta was confident, brave, and owned her (extremely relatable) baggage surrounding her weight. Their story was adorable and swoony and slow-burn and perfect. Honestly I don’t think I have any complaints at all except that it’s over and I never want to stop reading about these two.
To Denise Williams: thank you, SO MUCH, for writing this one.
Recommended to anyone, but especially if you like: only one bed; he-falls-first; workplace-ish romance
CW: fatphobia/body shaming; addiction/overdose; some misogyny/sexism; eating disorders/body image struggles
Content Warnings
Graphic: Eating disorder, Body shaming, Drug abuse, Toxic relationship, Addiction, Fatphobia, and Alcoholism
Moderate: Misogyny and Body horror
rwalker101's review against another edition
emotional
funny
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
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Eating disorder, Drug abuse, Fatphobia, and Alcoholism
kimib79's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
sad
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
4.0
I hate all the cussing, but I loved the premise. It made me cry twice. Nothing groundbreaking, but what I wanted at the time
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body shaming, Alcoholism, Addiction, and Cursing
Moderate: Eating disorder, Body shaming, Child abuse, and Fatphobia
blubonby's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
this was a sweet romance with really great characters and an amazing message about about body positivity and neutrality. I really appreciate how fitness is represented in this book as a journey that isn’t all about losing weight but becoming comfortable and feeling good in the bodies we have; I appreciated this even more because of the fact that the main character is a fat woman who is very clear that she isn’t doing this to lose weight and the coach/love interest is very very supportive of this.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction and Alcoholism
Minor: Eating disorder
sarah_thebooknerd's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
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? No
5.0
5 ⭐️
1.5 🌶️
This is a book I never realized I needed.
Fat rep: amazing! I loved that this book shows a fat FMC who isn’t interested in losing weight but wants to feel good in her body in terms of exercise and food.
The slow burn was amazing and the build to the relationship was incredible. Wes is top tier book boyfriend material. The way he loved Britta was everything. Britta is funny and was so relatable to me and I felt so seen with this book and where I am at with my body image and wanting to move my body and all the questions you get as a plus sized person about what your weight loss goals are when you do love your body vs just exercising like everyone else. This quote is perfect.
“Like, if you're fat, exercise has to be this big statement instead of something you do like everyone else."
1.5 🌶️
This is a book I never realized I needed.
Fat rep: amazing! I loved that this book shows a fat FMC who isn’t interested in losing weight but wants to feel good in her body in terms of exercise and food.
The slow burn was amazing and the build to the relationship was incredible. Wes is top tier book boyfriend material. The way he loved Britta was everything. Britta is funny and was so relatable to me and I felt so seen with this book and where I am at with my body image and wanting to move my body and all the questions you get as a plus sized person about what your weight loss goals are when you do love your body vs just exercising like everyone else. This quote is perfect.
“Like, if you're fat, exercise has to be this big statement instead of something you do like everyone else."
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Drug abuse, Fatphobia, Alcoholism, and Body shaming
lexa's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
5.0
Ooof. I love a swoony romance that tackles hard topics, and Denise Williams does it so well. Definitely check the content warning and/or read the authors note at the beginning.
Bonus points for the epistolary element which I have a soft spot for (texts and emails).
Bonus points for the epistolary element which I have a soft spot for (texts and emails).
Content Warnings
Graphic: Drug abuse, Addiction, Eating disorder, and Alcoholism
Moderate: Fatphobia, Sexual content, and Body shaming
whimsicalish's review against another edition
hopeful
inspiring
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.75
I love how positive the main character, Britta, is throughout the book. She did need a shoulder for support a couple of times, which is nice to see, but overall I loved her energy.
I don't think I was as interested in Wes and I'm not entirely sure why. He was an okay character but I was more happy to read Britta's POV chapters.
I don't think I was as interested in Wes and I'm not entirely sure why. He was an okay character but I was more happy to read Britta's POV chapters.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Alcoholism, Addiction, and Drug abuse