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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: Toxic friendship, Fatphobia, Body shaming, 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
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: Fatphobia, Death of parent, Body shaming, and Alcohol
Minor: Terminal illness and Infertility
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
caitlinemccann's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body shaming
Moderate: Bullying and Fatphobia
birdie770's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent and Grief
Minor: Fatphobia
bookobsessedmommy's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
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? It's complicated
4.5
This is a loose Cinderella retelling, where Cindy, a recent fashion school graduate, finds herself on a Bacheloresque reality show. Initially she's only in it for the money, but they she starts to fall for Prince Charming. She thinks he feels the same way, but is he really head over heels or just putting on a show?
Such a cute read! The similarities to Cinderella are a light touch, but still noticeable. I liked the changes that Julie makes, the most prominent being the fact that Cindy is Plus Sized. Watching her navigate the notoriously judgemental sphere of reality TV while falling for Henry is so sweet. I love their chemistry and the ending is heartwarming. I'm a suckered for a good epilogue, but this gave me enough breathing room to be satisfied. I'm here for an adult coming of age story, and Julie did not disappoint.
Such a cute read! The similarities to Cinderella are a light touch, but still noticeable. I liked the changes that Julie makes, the most prominent being the fact that Cindy is Plus Sized. Watching her navigate the notoriously judgemental sphere of reality TV while falling for Henry is so sweet. I love their chemistry and the ending is heartwarming. I'm a suckered for a good epilogue, but this gave me enough breathing room to be satisfied. I'm here for an adult coming of age story, and Julie did not disappoint.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief
Moderate: Fatphobia
lottsofplots's review
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Fatphobia and Body shaming
Moderate: Death of parent
booknerdz28's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
3.25
Content Warnings
Moderate: Fatphobia, Bullying, Body shaming, Grief, and Death of parent