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alyssa2012's review against another edition
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
3.75
Content Warnings
Moderate: Body shaming, Fatphobia, and Bullying
Minor: Biphobia
rebeccatulloch's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
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? Yes
4.0
charlestonmes's review against another edition
3.0
I wanted to love this book. But that just didn't happen for me. It was a cute, easy, quick read but it lacked the quirkiness of Dumplin that made me swoon.
sh3s_a_rebel's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
inspiring
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? Yes
4.0
andeez's review against another edition
3.0
Ok - I did not even realize this until coming to Goodreads to review: I had no idea Puddin' was the second book in a series. You do not need to read the first to get the second, but I do want to back and read the first.
The second book covers the stories of different characters. One, described as overwieght, is strong and admirable. The other, a stereotype we've all known. A consequence brings them together and they become friends. I love how Murphy teaches about feelings and respect through the eyes of these girls.
A high school read. I wish I had books like this when I was 16.
The second book covers the stories of different characters. One, described as overwieght, is strong and admirable. The other, a stereotype we've all known. A consequence brings them together and they become friends. I love how Murphy teaches about feelings and respect through the eyes of these girls.
A high school read. I wish I had books like this when I was 16.
queerfatloud's review against another edition
5.0
If you have fat friends, family, and/or loved ones and feel like you don’t understand where they’re coming from, PLEASE read this book.
caseysilk's review against another edition
4.0
3.5 not as original as dumplin and a little young but still a good listen.
alongreader's review against another edition
3.0
There's nothing *wrong* with this book; it's a good solid story, there are some nice themes, the characters are fun and interesting. However, I personally had no urge to get back to it; I wasn't desperate to know what happened next; I very easily could put it down to do something else.
I also didn't realise for several chapters that it had two POVs; my kindle wasn't showing the headers, and the voices weren't distinct enough for me. It wasn't until one narration mentioned 'that girl Willowdean' that I realised something was going on.
A good book, a good read, but sadly not a great one.
Receiving an ARC did not affect my review in any way.
I also didn't realise for several chapters that it had two POVs; my kindle wasn't showing the headers, and the voices weren't distinct enough for me. It wasn't until one narration mentioned 'that girl Willowdean' that I realised something was going on.
A good book, a good read, but sadly not a great one.
Receiving an ARC did not affect my review in any way.
bookmarvel's review against another edition
3.0
12/1
Well this book did live up to its claim on the aspec rep front, //spoiler// I thought it would be Callie but I’m happy with Amanda.
Also Callie is kind of a bitch.
12/12
I really liked that I got to see more of Millie’s friendships with the rest of the girls who were in the pageant, I think it’s really good.
And it’s nice that they eventually became friends with Callie and that Callie became friends with them, even though she’s still kind of a bitch.
Well this book did live up to its claim on the aspec rep front, //spoiler// I thought it would be Callie but I’m happy with Amanda.
Also Callie is kind of a bitch.
12/12
I really liked that I got to see more of Millie’s friendships with the rest of the girls who were in the pageant, I think it’s really good.
And it’s nice that they eventually became friends with Callie and that Callie became friends with them, even though she’s still kind of a bitch.