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3.72 AVERAGE
challenging
emotional
funny
informative
lighthearted
reflective
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
Such a funny, vibrant and informative book on body dysmorphia, secrets, love and low self esteem. I understand why Temi wanted a big bum bum, die to the bullying, comparison with her sister and also the pressures of societ.
book #39 of 2025
very well-written!! loved all the characters and the fact that everyone had their own POV chapters. it was interesting to see how the male characters’ sections were written in the 3rd person POV while the women were written in 1st or 2nd POV—when you think about the culture and how men primarily get a voice , it’s really cool to see how in this book, women got the primary voice. definitely a worthwhile read!! (and it also made me a little emotional toward the end
very well-written!! loved all the characters and the fact that everyone had their own POV chapters. it was interesting to see how the male characters’ sections were written in the 3rd person POV while the women were written in 1st or 2nd POV—when you think about the culture and how men primarily get a voice , it’s really cool to see how in this book, women got the primary voice. definitely a worthwhile read!! (and it also made me a little emotional toward the end
emotional
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
emotional
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
informative
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
N/A
Diverse cast of characters:
No
It was hard to figure out what character the narrator was talking about. Also, the accent was hard for me to understand.
reflective
sad
fast-paced
emotional
informative
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I thought the book provided an important message to on self-love and potential harm of cosmetic surgery.
emotional
funny
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
This book was something special. The title is a little ridiculous (in a good way tho), but this novel deeply explores themes of girl and woman hood, friendships, romantic relationships, and self identity.
Originally, we follow a girl named Temi, a recent college grad. She has one goal in mind, and is to get a BBL. Her whole life she was used to people overlooking her because she didn't have any bum bum. We are then transported throughout her life and see her grown into the woman she is today that is insistent on getting some butt. We meet the women that are closest to her, her mom, sister, and her aunt. We then go back into their pasts and see the experiences that shaped them into being the women they are in the present day that the story is told.
I felt like I could relate to a lot of the characters in this novel. Ladun (Temi's sister) was my favorite character, her journey through life mirrored my own. When girls develop, life flips like a light switch . Her disdain for men based on her past experiences was something I really resonate with
I wish that I had a bit more closure on Ladun's storyline. As I said earlier, she was my favorite character in the serious. SPOILER (even though IK I'm the only person reading this lol), Ladun, after all her heartbreak and distrust of men, ends up with this guy. She really grew to love him, but finds out that he's running a criminal operation. She got pregnant with his baby and ended up aborting it. I know that she planned on leaving him but we actually didn't see the aftermath of it. But that's something I'll have to live that.
Shout out to Professor Tito, he was such a healthy male figure in all the women's lives. He was such a caring and amazing father figure, and his death was impactful, you can see how it haunts all the characters for the remainder of the novel (especially Ladun). His relationship with Ladun was one of my favorites in this novel, their bond was unbreakable. His nickname for her was his "first fruit" and to see him step up and take such good care of her despite the circumstances makes my heart melt.
I think on of my favorite aspects of this novel was that I felt like I was living life with them, their heartbreak was my heart break and their wins were my wins. The characters truly felt alive off the page.
I can't wait to read more from this author. Her short story collection is something I want to read either this month or the next (but I have to work through my book TBR first)
Originally, we follow a girl named Temi, a recent college grad. She has one goal in mind, and is to get a BBL. Her whole life she was used to people overlooking her because she didn't have any bum bum. We are then transported throughout her life and see her grown into the woman she is today that is insistent on getting some butt. We meet the women that are closest to her, her mom, sister, and her aunt. We then go back into their pasts and see the experiences that shaped them into being the women they are in the present day that the story is told.
I felt like I could relate to a lot of the characters in this novel. Ladun (Temi's sister) was my favorite character, her journey through life mirrored my own. When girls develop, life flips like a light switch . Her disdain for men based on her past experiences was something I really resonate with
I wish that I had a bit more closure on Ladun's storyline. As I said earlier, she was my favorite character in the serious. SPOILER (even though IK I'm the only person reading this lol), Ladun, after all her heartbreak and distrust of men, ends up with this guy. She really grew to love him, but finds out that he's running a criminal operation. She got pregnant with his baby and ended up aborting it. I know that she planned on leaving him but we actually didn't see the aftermath of it. But that's something I'll have to live that.
Shout out to Professor Tito, he was such a healthy male figure in all the women's lives. He was such a caring and amazing father figure, and his death was impactful, you can see how it haunts all the characters for the remainder of the novel (especially Ladun). His relationship with Ladun was one of my favorites in this novel, their bond was unbreakable. His nickname for her was his "first fruit" and to see him step up and take such good care of her despite the circumstances makes my heart melt.
I think on of my favorite aspects of this novel was that I felt like I was living life with them, their heartbreak was my heart break and their wins were my wins. The characters truly felt alive off the page.
I can't wait to read more from this author. Her short story collection is something I want to read either this month or the next (but I have to work through my book TBR first)
slow-paced