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A thoroughly entertaining and hilarious read, with a lot of engaging literary layers and pop culture references (plus women in STEM fields!). I love the way the author gives positive, confident agency to fat characters. However, there isn’t a lot of body diversity (or any other kind) outside of the main character.

The narrator for the audiobook is excellent.

The sex scenes are descriptively explicit but, aside from the fanfic blurbs, there are only 2-3 scenes, none with significant kink.

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emotional funny lighthearted medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes

3.5

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emotional funny hopeful medium-paced

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

3.25

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emotional funny hopeful lighthearted medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

Enjoyed! Too much spice for me. But still really cute.

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adventurous funny 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

4.0

I don’t know what I expected from this book. I know it’s somewhat popular, but I never saw it on my FYP/Tiktok or anything. I honestly got it because it’s a cartoon cover and was on sale on Audible. But I was blown away! I loved it. I have not seen a plus size FMC represented like this. So many times, the FMC loses weight or hates herself. While body image is a primary factor in this story, it’s done so well. I don’t know if Olivia Dade is plus size herself, but either way, it is portrayed so well. Everything is discussed great. Additionally, I love that there is representation of dyslexia and it isn’t treated like something is wrong or the person is sick. It’s just part of who they are. Some people in the book look down on this person, but I am so glad that the author intentionally avoids and insists that this is not a diminishing factor of a person but just part of who they are. Plus I love the fanfiction of it all! I love that there are small snippets of fanfiction that reflect the current happenings of the scene/part of the book as well. It is third person which took a minute of getting used to, but I still loved it all in all. I think I would’ve given 5 whole stars if it was first person, but that’s pretty much the only flaw I saw.

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funny hopeful 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

4.0

Perfectly adorable modern romance

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funny hopeful 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? No

4.25

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funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted relaxing fast-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? Yes

4.0

This was such a cute, fast and spicy read! I really enjoyed that the characters had developed a friendship with each other before their official meet-cute. Marcus seemed to be a bundle of nervous energy at all times which, honestly same. The inclusion of fanfiction seemed genuine and like the author was part of the community and really understood what it is people love about ao3.

A very refreshing romance book where April stands up for herself and demands the love that she deserves not in spite of her size but because she is a wonderful person who deserves to be loved no matter what. The spicy scenes were also really good, not too graphic but gives you the descriptions you want to see or hear in my case.

The author handles family dynamics with class and doesn't fall into the trope that you must love your parents because they are your parents even when they hurt you. Boundaries are important in every aspect of your life and to see two characters navigate that relationship change is a wonderful change. Forgiving people for what they have done in the past is great but that does not mean you should allow them to continue hurting you, I loved to see healthy relationships outside the main relationship.

The audiobook narrator Isabelle Ruther is great, she was able to bring the characters to life and felt like they were real people. She also had a quick pace so I didn't have to do my typical 2x the speed, so really enjoyed that as well.

🌶️ Spice Meter 🌶️ : 4 out of 5 Peppers

Final Thoughts: Overall this was a cute, quick, fluffy read and I enjoyed myself and the scenes. A good amount of spice helped move the plot along and was not there just to be there.

TW: Body shaming, Fatphobia

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