Reviews tagging 'Death of parent'

If the Shoe Fits by Julie Murphy

137 reviews

saliwali's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective relaxing 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? No

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Fatphobia, Grief, Sexism, Bullying, Death of parent, and Toxic friendship

Moderate: Bullying

Minor: Body shaming, Cursing, Terminal illness, Cancer, and Car accident

mollieweitzman's review against another edition

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

4.0

I really enjoyed this! Definitely recommend for bachelor fans or anyone who has also read “When to Watch” this was a very fun read! My only complaint is that a lot of the writing e.g. adjectives used, phrases spoken and even dialogue was really repetitive that kind of drove me nuts! I might have missed it i wasn’t reading it on audio. I would definitely recommend the audiobook for a solo road-trip !!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Grief, Death of parent, and Fatphobia

Moderate: Cancer

anielabooks's review against another edition

funny 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? No

4.0

This was such a cute book. Nothing showstopping, but it was enjoyable. I appreciated the diverse cast and the fun setting. At times it really felt like it was taken straight out of an episode of The Bachelor. Overall relaxing read to pass the time.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Fatphobia, Body shaming, and Death of parent

Minor: Cancer, Car accident, Death, and Grief

sophializbee's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted relaxing fast-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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Fatphobia, Death of parent, Grief, and Death

Minor: Blood, Sexual content, Alcohol, Car accident, Bullying, Cancer, Mental illness, Terminal illness, and Body shaming

ashleynichole's review against another edition

hopeful lighthearted 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

4.25

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Death of parent and Fatphobia

bzliz's review against another edition

funny lighthearted fast-paced

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

3.0

Look, it’s not a literary masterpiece but it’s also not trying to be. The characters all have limited personalities that are easily boiled down to tropes similar to those typically seen on shows like The  Bachelor and the logistics of a reality dating show airing essentially in real time make very little sense but everything from the airport meet cute to the final line made my heart happy so I’m willing to overlook it.

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Content Warnings

Minor: Fatphobia, Car accident, Death of parent, Alcohol, Body shaming, and Cancer

evawhite's review against another edition

funny lighthearted relaxing 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? No

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Body shaming and Death of parent

Moderate: Cancer

Minor: Car accident

hollielovesromance's review against another edition

emotional funny 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

4.0

Oh my goodness this book was precious. Low heat but full of tender moments. Cindy is dealing with a big life transition from school and facing her grief over the death of her father. Henry is just trying to help save his business. These two cuties end up on a bachelor-esque dating show after a meet cute on the plane ride from New York to LA. 

I love that even though this is a retelling of the Cinderella story that Cindy’s stepmom and stepsisters are really really kind to her. They have a genuine relationship and I loved that. 

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Content Warnings

Minor: Death of parent and Fatphobia

popquizliz's review against another edition

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? No

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death and Death of parent

Moderate: Fatphobia and Body shaming

sarah_anne_willis's review against another edition

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? It's complicated

3.75

Very cute book with fun characters. A few parts were a bit predictable or cliche, but that’s part of the fun and charm of this story. Other parts were interesting to read and make you think about the behind-the-scenes of The Bachelor type shows. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Death of parent