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natashaleighton_'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? It's complicated
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent, Fatphobia, and Body shaming
Minor: Grief and Cancer
jillkaarlela's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-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
4.0
Cinderella retelling meets the bachelor with plus-size representation! We need more plus-size representation like this!! This book was such a sweet, lighthearted rom-com, and was such a good Cinderella retelling/inspired while also having an original, captivating plot. I fell in love with the characters so quickly and warmed my heart. I loved the reality tv/bachelorette concept! Not only was this book such a sweet rom-com, but it dealt with discrimination against plus-size women in a really honest way, and Cindy redefined the narrative and refused to let other people make assumptions about her based on what she looks like. She also expressed a love and passion for fashion and making fashion more accesible to people of all shapes and sizes. This story also dealt with the grief and loss of losing parents, and the journey to finding how to live your life while honoring their memory. I loved the love interest, Henry, so much, and I loved the meet cute!! I will be looking into more books by this author! A Taylor swift song to describe this book is “today was a fairytale (TV)”!
Age rating: 13+ (adult characters, but “closed door”/”fade to black)
Age rating: 13+ (adult characters, but “closed door”/”fade to black)
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death of parent
Minor: Cursing
lindsayerin's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent
Moderate: Grief and Body shaming
beckyremillard's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-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
4.25
This book is a very loose Cinderella retelling meets the Bachelor. Cindy just graduated with a degree in fashion but no job prospects. Some family connections helps land her on Before Midnight, where she’ll be competing with other girls for the mystery suitor’s affection.
A cute twist on Cinderella. And I’m so glad that she loves her step mom and step sisters. When they were introduced I was afraid there would be something negative there, but their relationship is great.
Story is fairly predictable, but that’s what I’m looking for when I read this type of book.
A cute twist on Cinderella. And I’m so glad that she loves her step mom and step sisters. When they were introduced I was afraid there would be something negative there, but their relationship is great.
Story is fairly predictable, but that’s what I’m looking for when I read this type of book.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body shaming, Death of parent, Fatphobia, and Grief
sweetchocolatez's review against another edition
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
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body shaming, Fatphobia, Bullying, Death, Death of parent, and Grief
Moderate: Car accident and Cancer
caillie's review against another edition
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death of parent
kathigusi's review against another edition
inspiring
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? No
4.5
Content Warnings
Minor: Body shaming, Car accident, Death of parent, and Fatphobia
jjenkins's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Really fun read! I felt like it started to move to quickly, especially the ending. I definitely would have loved more! Overall, it was really fun and eye-opening to read from a more diverse perspective than the typical skinny but also has curves romance character. The writing is relatable and smooth, and I definitely recommend.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Cancer, Car accident, and Body shaming
Moderate: Chronic illness, Death of parent, and Fatphobia
kingrosereads's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
This is the first Bachelor-esque romance novel I’ve read since I hate The Bachelor and everything it stands for. But when I saw the blurb about this book and that the protagonist was plus-sized, I had to read it. It’s a cute little PG romcom Cinderella retelling with a sprinkle of instalove between Cindy and Henry. I love that Cindy is this confident plus-sized young woman who knows her worth (I can tell you I did not have the same confidence when I was 23). I appreciate that she loves fashion, shoes, and food, and no one gives her shit about it. She’s a big girl and she’s allowed to eat. Cindy’s so sure of herself and willing to stand up for herself. I think her stepsisters, Drew and Anna, are great and they stick up for their sister. The relationship between Cindy and her stepfamily is great and I really like that as a Cinderella retelling they weren’t just downright ugly towards her. Cindy actually pulls away from them as she’s wrapped up in the grief of losing her father suddenly a few years after her mother dies from cancer. I think Henry and Cindy have great chemistry, though it was icky that he was dating and flirty with other women (even if it was acting). This is advertised as an adult romance but really it’d be appropriate for 16 year olds to read (sorry, no spice just fluff). If you’re looking for just some cute romance with good plus sized representation, this is your book.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death of parent and Fatphobia
Minor: Terminal illness and Car accident
booksbroadwaybubbly's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death of parent