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emilywillsher's review against another edition
5.0
*I received a free copy of this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
I really enjoyed this body positive YA contemporary celebrating food in all its glory. This was written from the perspective of the confident and sassy Bluebelle. The writing was hilarious in parts and Bluebelle’s voice was very unique, refreshing and authentic.
It tells the story of Bluebelle, who is happy with her weight but has been told by her nurse she needs to lose some in order to aid her poor health. In order to help with this, Bluebelle is told to keep a food diary. And so begins the glorious descriptions of delectable food that will make you salivate, as you can almost taste the foods described. Laura captures perfectly the emotions and feelings experienced when eating different foods and the simple pleasure that can be felt eating a spoonful of Nutella straight from the jar or biting into a crumpet slathered in butter.
I completely related to Bluebelle and her experiences. I really appreciated reading a novel narrated by a girl who is fat but is confident and happy with how she looks. I think this book will really resonate with those struggling to accept their bodies and how they look. Bluebelle attacks some of the ways society clearly shows its preference for skinny people with “Have you lost weight?” frustratingly being used as a compliment so often, suggesting that weight loss is always a good thing leading you to the preferred body type.
Bluebelle is finally motivated to start exercising by an incident which makes her start taking her health seriously. It was great to see the mental and physical health benefits of exercise being emphasised rather than the effect on weight loss or looks. The power Bluebelle describes when her heart is racing and adrenalin is pumping captures why it’s important to exercise without worrying about what you look like or how everyone else is doing it.
Bluebelle’s dysfunctional family was also really relatable with her mum and dad separated and constantly arguing making things difficult for her and her sister Dove. The relationship between Dove ad Bluebelle was really sweet with them both supporting each other in times of need. It is also really easy to relate to Bluebelle’s struggles working out what to do with her life. It’s nice to see a school pupil not dead set on going to university and considering other options outside of education.
Overall, an excellent story celebrating food and health and body positivity from the witty and relatable Bluebelle. I really recommend getting your hands on this one ASAP as it was published yesterday.
Originally posted on https://emilyjadebooks.wordpress.com/
I really enjoyed this body positive YA contemporary celebrating food in all its glory. This was written from the perspective of the confident and sassy Bluebelle. The writing was hilarious in parts and Bluebelle’s voice was very unique, refreshing and authentic.
It tells the story of Bluebelle, who is happy with her weight but has been told by her nurse she needs to lose some in order to aid her poor health. In order to help with this, Bluebelle is told to keep a food diary. And so begins the glorious descriptions of delectable food that will make you salivate, as you can almost taste the foods described. Laura captures perfectly the emotions and feelings experienced when eating different foods and the simple pleasure that can be felt eating a spoonful of Nutella straight from the jar or biting into a crumpet slathered in butter.
I completely related to Bluebelle and her experiences. I really appreciated reading a novel narrated by a girl who is fat but is confident and happy with how she looks. I think this book will really resonate with those struggling to accept their bodies and how they look. Bluebelle attacks some of the ways society clearly shows its preference for skinny people with “Have you lost weight?” frustratingly being used as a compliment so often, suggesting that weight loss is always a good thing leading you to the preferred body type.
Bluebelle is finally motivated to start exercising by an incident which makes her start taking her health seriously. It was great to see the mental and physical health benefits of exercise being emphasised rather than the effect on weight loss or looks. The power Bluebelle describes when her heart is racing and adrenalin is pumping captures why it’s important to exercise without worrying about what you look like or how everyone else is doing it.
Bluebelle’s dysfunctional family was also really relatable with her mum and dad separated and constantly arguing making things difficult for her and her sister Dove. The relationship between Dove ad Bluebelle was really sweet with them both supporting each other in times of need. It is also really easy to relate to Bluebelle’s struggles working out what to do with her life. It’s nice to see a school pupil not dead set on going to university and considering other options outside of education.
Overall, an excellent story celebrating food and health and body positivity from the witty and relatable Bluebelle. I really recommend getting your hands on this one ASAP as it was published yesterday.
Originally posted on https://emilyjadebooks.wordpress.com/
aghostinthelibrary's review against another edition
3.0
Bluebell (or BB as she is often called) is a big boned girl. She doesn't care if you describe her as fat because that's what she is. She loves her body and she thinks she is fabulous. But when she is asked to fill in a food diary over the summer holidays from school she starts to realise that there is more to her than just her appearance and her all consuming love of food. This story was laugh out loud funny and so totally relatable to anyone that suffers with self esteem when it comes to their body. There were so many times when I would think 'I do that.' BB's devil may care attitide and all round swag made her a bonefide girl crush character for me. She could teach us all a few tricks on upping our body confidence. It was a super quick read but I did find after a while that the writing became a little repetitive, which was a shame. The highlight for me was BB's come backs to 'haters' and her wonderful relationships, especially with her little Sister and best friend. I would recommend this book if you want a hoot of a read, look out for the chapter where Bluebell is caught short in the garden. Hilarious!!! 😆😉😂
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