Reviews tagging 'Death of parent'

If the Shoe Fits by Julie Murphy

146 reviews

sammymilfort's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny hopeful lighthearted medium-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? It's complicated

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Body shaming and Grief

Minor: Death of parent

kyrstin_p1989's review against another edition

adventurous funny hopeful lighthearted reflective 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? Yes

3.5

Very cute, slightly edgy modern retelling of Cinderella. This was fun to read — I really enjoyed the characters, the reality tv plot line, and the inclusivity this book encourages. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Body shaming, Bullying, Cancer, Fatphobia, Homophobia, Grief, Death of parent, Gaslighting, Toxic friendship, Abandonment, and Classism

blueraspberry26's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted relaxing

4.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Death of parent

Minor: Bullying and Fatphobia

btothebooks's review against another edition

funny lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

I am not a Cinderella girly, nor a Bachelor/Bachelorette person (I expressly forbids my work friends from talking about it at my cube once) but this was such a cute retelling of the Cinderella tale. I really appreciated the step-family being not wicked and the addition of triplets was…interesting? 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Fatphobia

Minor: Death of parent

stacy837's review against another edition

funny 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

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Body shaming, Fatphobia, Grief, and Death of parent

Moderate: Alcohol

missindyrose's review

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? No

3.75

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Body shaming and Fatphobia

Minor: Cancer, Car accident, and Death of parent

jawr719's review against another edition

Cliche, gay relationships

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Fatphobia and Death of parent

kdailyreads's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective 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? It's complicated

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Grief and Death of parent

thaliareads's review against another edition

adventurous challenging 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? Yes

5.0

This was such a fun take on Cinderella, and I loved the subtle changes. In particular, I liked that while the "stepmother" didn't quite completely understand Cindy and therefore wasn't always as supportive in the ways Cindy could have used, she was still trying her best to have a good relationship with her new daughter. I also loved how supportive Cindy's stepsisters were, and the really positive relationship the three girls had. The dating show setting was perfect for this story and it was so much fun! Highly recommend. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Body shaming and Fatphobia

Moderate: Death, Sexual content, and Death of parent

With a plus sized FMC and a reality TV dating show setting, unfortunately, discussions and judgment about body size and body image. Sexual content is only moderately detailed.

annniina98's review against another edition

3.0

The dead parents and fat main character tropes felt a bit forced at points and the end felt a bit rushed, but otherwise a solid romantic novel.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Body shaming and Fatphobia

Moderate: Sexual content and Death of parent

Minor: Cancer and Car accident