biona's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
reflective
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? It's complicated
5.0
A lighthearted body positivity romance with lots of delicious food references . Loved it . Only change if make in the inclusion of the cookbook . IYKYK
meromenesko's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
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? Yes
2.75
booksirl's review against another edition
2.0
It was okay. I didn’t hate it. The book was very long-winded, like some of the description could’ve been taken out. It took me so long to finish it.
kayladawnreads's review against another edition
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? Yes
2.0
I was intrigued by the premise and genuinely liked some of the characters, but skeptical from the beginning once the FMC started changing herself and her body because of a douchey-ex. I was hopeful it was going to take a big turn into a full-scale personal revelation about body-neutrality, acceptance, and her personal journey navigating fatphobia, but we never got there and that was really disappointing. In the end, yeah, her ex didn't get her back, but his words were still her driving force for every move she made to "better" herself and change her appearance. It took the sweetness out of the end for me, along with the fact that she was still actively participating in and perpetuating diet culture at the end of the book. On the plus side - the food descriptions were mouthwatering and some of the spice was really enjoyable.
thatpine's review against another edition
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
aprilbooksandwine's review against another edition
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? It's complicated
3.5
hgoravec's review against another edition
emotional
funny
inspiring
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
3.0
brebooks_'s review against another edition
4.0
Tw: fat phobia
3.5 This was a fun and cute story with empowerment in the end. I hoped that there was a focus on not changing one’s self for another person, but that didn’t change until the very end. Also, the whole idea of the “revenge body” eek.
Overall I still liked this!
3.5 This was a fun and cute story with empowerment in the end. I hoped that there was a focus on not changing one’s self for another person, but that didn’t change until the very end. Also, the whole idea of the “revenge body” eek.
Overall I still liked this!
igood54's review against another edition
emotional
medium-paced
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Body shaming