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laurenordersvu's review against another edition
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.5
The premise was fun and I wanted to love this but it just was anti-climactic and every character felt so juvenile. I listened to some of the audiobook and I cringed my way through it. Too insta-love for me with no real build up so it felt very surface-levely.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Grief and Death of parent
pottersauce's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.75
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A sweet romance that is a fairytale retelling! The characters are well rounded and so interesting. The narrator did an awesome job! I loved that Cindy was obsessed with shoes to explain a modern day version of the glass slipper. But they didn't follow the fairytale exactly, in just the right ways, I think. I would occasionally forget that's what this was, it was somewhat subtle.
A sweet romance that is a fairytale retelling! The characters are well rounded and so interesting. The narrator did an awesome job! I loved that Cindy was obsessed with shoes to explain a modern day version of the glass slipper. But they didn't follow the fairytale exactly, in just the right ways, I think. I would occasionally forget that's what this was, it was somewhat subtle.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Fatphobia
Minor: Death of parent
carly_the_librarian's review against another edition
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Loveable characters? Yes
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Fatphobia
Moderate: Death of parent
abookwormspov's review against another edition
Loved the take on Cinderella especially with relationships with step family, but wasn't in the mood for the toxicity of the dating show. Undecided on chemistry with love interest.. Maybe will pick up again, going to try other books in series first.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body shaming, Fatphobia, Death of parent, and Toxic friendship
jessicaharleee's review against another edition
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? No
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief and Death of parent
queeniebee3's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
inspiring
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? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body shaming, Fatphobia, Car accident, and Death of parent
mrsherrera's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief and Death of parent
Minor: Car accident
koplomps's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief
Moderate: Body shaming, Fatphobia, Death of parent, and Alcohol
Minor: Infertility and Terminal illness
jackieyvette's review against another edition
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
I found myself really loving the beginning, but the climax/conflict is where they lost me. I've watched the Bachelor/Bachelorette a couple of times before, so I do know enough to understand what they were talking about, but even with that I still found the story too straightforward. I know it's a contemporary romance, and they seem to be pretty straightforward, but I just didn't enjoy it this time.
I liked Cindy and Henry as a couple, but the conflict was really dumb. It could have been resolved so easily if both of them would have just used their heads and thought about the person they were dealing with.As if Cindy would just not show up for no reason just for a job. And as if Henry would act the way he acted the whole book only to not invite her back and not fight production? Be serious. I just don't think the conflict was well thought out.
But overall, it's fine. I'd recommend it for someone who is looking for a light romance with no spice.
Crying score: none
I liked Cindy and Henry as a couple, but the conflict was really dumb. It could have been resolved so easily if both of them would have just used their heads and thought about the person they were dealing with.
But overall, it's fine. I'd recommend it for someone who is looking for a light romance with no spice.
Crying score: none
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent
Moderate: Body shaming, Bullying, and Fatphobia
alisonvh's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
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? No
5.0
This book is packed with all kinds of Cinderella references and it made me happy each time I came across one. Iām not even sure I caught all of them.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief and Death of parent
Moderate: Death