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lottiebrooks's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
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
4.0
This book was a true page turner for me as a former bachelor watcher, and I love that it’s a novel idea that felt mostly realistic throughout, and had all the happy endings you want in a romance.
I totally understand (and enjoyed!) the author’s perspective that she gave the character, but for all the people who read this that aren’t plus size women, I wish the lead had been given a more well-rounded lifestyle that wasn’t just about loving food and being ashamed of herself.
I totally understand (and enjoyed!) the author’s perspective that she gave the character, but for all the people who read this that aren’t plus size women, I wish the lead had been given a more well-rounded lifestyle that wasn’t just about loving food and being ashamed of herself.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Fatphobia
Minor: Sexual assault and Rape
rayreyes's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
lighthearted
relaxing
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? No
4.75
This book was fantastic. Definitely one I’ll read again!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Fatphobia
mjverrall's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
This is an easy read but is lacking a bit in substance. They also make being fat the majority of the main character’s personality and don’t give her as much depth as I’d like. It was a fun mindless read though if you are looking for something simple.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Fatphobia
justinewalker's review against another edition
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
This book in reality is a 4.5 but I gave it a 4 because it was extremely triggering as a plus sized woman who has had so many similar and more traumatizing experiences 🥺
Content Warnings
Graphic: Fatphobia
pandecanela's review against another edition
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
0.25
La verdad que no es mi lugar comentar sobre este libro. Aunque nadie está libre de sentir los efectos del gordoodio en nuestra sociedad, nunca lo experimenté en carne propia. Si hay gente que pueda encontrar comfort en este título me alegro mucho por elles, pero para los que estén pensando en darle una chance siento la necesidad de señalar que:
a) El libro está LLENO de gordoodio. De parte de los personajes secundarios y la protagonista (internalizada, hacia sí misma).
b) Sobre ese punto, la sinopsis describe a la protagonista como una mujer segura de sí misma o el adjetivo que prefieras. Esto no es cierto y, en cambio, se vuelve evidente muy rápido que Bea se odia a sí misma. Tipo, con ganas. Así que si ese no es el libro que estabas buscando (como yo), le daría un insta pass. Esto no se resuelve de forma significativa, lo que hubiera salvado el libro a mis ojos.
c) Otra cosa en la que no puedo comentar, pero he leído en varias reseñas que la representación racial es bastante cagada y solo voy a decir: no recordaba que la mitad de los pjs no eran blancos hasta que leí esas reseñas, so that kinda speaks for itself.
d) Al principio del libro la protagonista se acuesta con un hombre comprometido/casado (no recuerdo exactamente cuál. Seguí adelante diciéndome que no estaba ahí por ese tema y podía dejarlo pasar. El REGRET de no haber tomado eso como la red flag que era lol
e) El FEMINISMO BARATO BRO.
Nada, si quieren leerlo como un ejercicio de sentir la incomodidad por la que una persona gorda puede pasar en la sociedad (tipo, hablando de worst case scenario tras worst case scenario tras worst case scenario) ponele que va I guess. Si están buscando la novela emporedadora que intentan vender, tendría cuidado.
el .25 lo agregué solo porque hay un aroace character que no odié lol
Content Warnings
Graphic: Fatphobia
catsy2022's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Infidelity and Fatphobia
wonderreads's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
tense
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
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Fatphobia
bookobsessedmommy's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
funny
inspiring
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
4.25
Trigger warning for fat phobia! So this book is about a fat girl who becomes "the batchelorette" on a reality TV show and tries to find love. I'm generally not a big fan of reality TV, but I wanted to give it a shot after liking the True Love Experiment so much. As a general rule of thumb, I avoid internet comments like the Plague, so when the commentary about the shows decision to cast her was so disgusting and vitriolic, I was sick to my stomach. I know this probably an accurate portrayal and I get that the author wants to shock us with the sad reality of how shitty we treat fat people as rule of thumb, but I nearly DNF'd the book. It almost felt like horror if that makes any sense. The most intense hatred directed towards Bea is in the beginning of the book, so once I got past that, I really enjoyed the story. I spent a ton of time yelling at Bea, but I enjoyed following the her journey and couldn't wait to see what happened next. Some of the twists and turns were predictable, others came completel out of left field, but I was still on the edge of my seat for the resolution. I like all the different types of media you get in the audiobook, going between text threads, emails, blogs, and podcasts. Really fun touch.I loved seeing Ace/aro rep as well! I would try another book by this author, but I'll be wary of trigger warnings.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Abandonment, Body shaming, and Fatphobia
Moderate: Toxic relationship and Toxic friendship
crunchycrystals's review against another edition
- Strong character development? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
had a lot of fun with it!!! thought the writing was pretty good and it was easy for me to guess what was going to happen but i'd say that's because the good writing made it clear to me what the vibe of the scene was or made it easy to understand character motivations. honestly wondering if i should watch reality tv now lol but it's never gonna be as good as this (plus all the conflict mostly comes from places outside of the normal bachelor villains so you dont need to see them that much after the first few episodes of the show). it made me want to keep reading and i haven't felt that in a while and i thought most of the main characters were pretty fun to read about
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body shaming, Bullying, Fatphobia, and Infidelity
Moderate: Toxic friendship and Sexual content
Minor: Rape
one part involves people threatening to sexually assault bea in a descriptive way but only happens for a short amount of time. fatphobia is very present throughout the book to show that it's wrong but it's very explicit. there's a sex scene that i skipped over so i'm not sure how graphic it was. infidelity is a big part of the plot multiple timesmollyb13's review against another edition
emotional
funny
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? Yes
5.0
Gahhh what a cute book! I’m a big sucker for reality dating shows and have been watching the Bachelor franchise for years. This book felt just like I was watching a season of the show - but this truly WAS the most dramatic season ever! I loved Bea and the cast, and couldn’t help but love all the nods to the show. The story was lighthearted, but in many ways touched on rather deep topics with respect and grace.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Fatphobia