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lpcoolgirl's review against another edition
5.0
This was such a great story, loved her and her story!
kirstyreadsblog's review
4.0
Content warnings, age-gap romance, strict dieting, fatphobia
Cookie has been fat her whole life until she is declared too fat to fly and has to buy an extra seat. Once she manages to gather the money for the second seat she is on her way to NYC for the experience of a lifetime but gets replaced by a girl who is super thin and super rich. So Cookie vows to change her life and starts an intense diet program. Once she loses the weight things start to finally go well for her but is it really what she wants.
As a fat girl, I desperately want to see more books with fat representation, be it a fat girl struggling with weight or a fat girl who is body-posi, as long as it's good representation then I'm game. So when I saw this on Edelweiss I had to scoop it up.
Continue my review here: https://kirstyreadsblog.wordpress.com/2018/08/17/fat-girl-on-a-plane-by-kelly-devos
Cookie has been fat her whole life until she is declared too fat to fly and has to buy an extra seat. Once she manages to gather the money for the second seat she is on her way to NYC for the experience of a lifetime but gets replaced by a girl who is super thin and super rich. So Cookie vows to change her life and starts an intense diet program. Once she loses the weight things start to finally go well for her but is it really what she wants.
As a fat girl, I desperately want to see more books with fat representation, be it a fat girl struggling with weight or a fat girl who is body-posi, as long as it's good representation then I'm game. So when I saw this on Edelweiss I had to scoop it up.
Continue my review here: https://kirstyreadsblog.wordpress.com/2018/08/17/fat-girl-on-a-plane-by-kelly-devos
aoosterwyk's review
4.0
Such a fun summer read! The story is told in two parts, fat Cookie in the past, and skinny Cookie in the present. A fashion devotee and then designer of plus sized fashion.
Body shaming, misogyny, friendship, gender roles, fashion and creativity, this book has it all and I swallowed it whole. It made me want to get out my sewing machine and accept myself without judgment.
Body shaming, misogyny, friendship, gender roles, fashion and creativity, this book has it all and I swallowed it whole. It made me want to get out my sewing machine and accept myself without judgment.
reader_girly_86's review
5.0
I really loved this book. I think it gave such a great perspective on being overweight and the everyday battle both around you and within you. I found myself relating to Cookie on so many levels. I laughed with her, cried with her, and found courage with her. I did not expect this book to move me in this way.
themichellegray's review
3.0
This fashion forward book featured a plus-size teenager struggling with her self-worth. It was absolutely captivating until the main character started making disappointing decisions for a book that should've been solely focused on woman empowerment.
Our main character, Cookie, faced a lot of struggles growing up and still had an incredible personality despite it all. She was able to stand up for herself, take control of her health, and focus on her career path which was so admirable. Unfortunately, she was often a bit too judgmental in the fashion department when it came to working-class citizens and also made poor choices that threw all her morals away.
There was an unhealthy romance at the center of this book which was not at all needed. Why couldn’t this have been a story about a strong girl taking control of her life and becoming successful at a young age? The unrealistic opportunities and actions that were tied to this relationship made the book feel extremely fictional when it could have offered so much to a very large audience otherwise.
Additionally, the writing felt very disjointed since a lot of small details were completely left out. There would be so much detail about Cookie getting ready but then all of a sudden she was in the middle of dinner without any transition. The book also ended without any real resolution to the main issues throughout the story which left me extremely unsatisfied. This combined with everything else forces me to say I sadly wasn't a fan of this debut.
Thank you to the publishers who provided me with an ARC of this book through NetGalley!
Our main character, Cookie, faced a lot of struggles growing up and still had an incredible personality despite it all. She was able to stand up for herself, take control of her health, and focus on her career path which was so admirable. Unfortunately, she was often a bit too judgmental in the fashion department when it came to working-class citizens and also made poor choices that threw all her morals away.
There was an unhealthy romance at the center of this book which was not at all needed. Why couldn’t this have been a story about a strong girl taking control of her life and becoming successful at a young age? The unrealistic opportunities and actions that were tied to this relationship made the book feel extremely fictional when it could have offered so much to a very large audience otherwise.
Additionally, the writing felt very disjointed since a lot of small details were completely left out. There would be so much detail about Cookie getting ready but then all of a sudden she was in the middle of dinner without any transition. The book also ended without any real resolution to the main issues throughout the story which left me extremely unsatisfied. This combined with everything else forces me to say I sadly wasn't a fan of this debut.
Thank you to the publishers who provided me with an ARC of this book through NetGalley!
klafever's review against another edition
1.0
This is a story about a sad fat girl with a terrible life who goes on a diet, gets thin and all her dreams come true. I think we’ve all heard that dumb story before so why did we need this book? Write a book about a sad fat girl who realizes she’s awesome just the way she is and stops trying to get thin and I’ll happily read that. I think what I am most upset about is that this book was hyped as fat positive and it is literally the exact opposite of that.
mindfullibrarian's review
3.0
Thanks to TLC Book Tours and Harlequin Teen for this free review copy!
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Cookie's story was such a raw and honest one, depicting a journey that so so so many young women experience every day. What really touched me the most was that it wasn't a straight up "fat is beautiful, I love my body" story the ENTIRE time ~ I love reading that too, but I fully understand just how hard that is to achieve. Readers get to experience Cookie's journey toward acceptance, and witness her struggle to maintain the eating and exercise regimen required to maintain weight loss.......and YES. I promise she learns to EAT again! This journey combined with some FABULOUS plus size fashion design make this an intensely readable story. I could go on and on and ON about how complex this issue is, but it's an intensely personal one for everyone, and deVos shares a unique view into one teen's fictional journey. The author's note is a must-read.
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Cookie's story was such a raw and honest one, depicting a journey that so so so many young women experience every day. What really touched me the most was that it wasn't a straight up "fat is beautiful, I love my body" story the ENTIRE time ~ I love reading that too, but I fully understand just how hard that is to achieve. Readers get to experience Cookie's journey toward acceptance, and witness her struggle to maintain the eating and exercise regimen required to maintain weight loss.......and YES. I promise she learns to EAT again! This journey combined with some FABULOUS plus size fashion design make this an intensely readable story. I could go on and on and ON about how complex this issue is, but it's an intensely personal one for everyone, and deVos shares a unique view into one teen's fictional journey. The author's note is a must-read.
jazzyjan94's review
3.0
This review appears on my blog: https://confessionsofabookwormweb.wordpress.com/2018/08/10/book-review-fat-girl-on-the-plane/
Before I get started with my thoughts I am grateful to have received an ARC from NetGalley and the publisher in exchange for my honest review.
This year there seems to be quite a few novels dealing with weight and body-positivity for teens, which I think is great! However, I honestly didn’t read through the synopsis thoroughly so I found the events that unfolded to be a surprise, which I guess is a good thing.
I found it weird that there were two story lines – the past when Cookie was fat and when she is skinny in the present. I liked how it explored some of the misguided reasons for losing weight. I liked how Cookie discovered that life doesn’t become all sunshine and roses when she is skinny.
In some ways I found “fat” Cookie to be relatable especially with the emotions she goes through when she starts her journey. I loved watching her pursue her dreams in fashion and comes to realize that no matter what size she is, it is still a cut-throat industry.
I hated her relationship with Gareth Miller, especially since she was 19 and he was 35…it was just weird – I found this to be one of the pitfalls of the novel. I also wanted to love Tommy, her ex-best friend and crush, but he kept messing up and was just an idiot.
I loved her grandma, her parents were just awful. I loved her best friend Piper and how she deals with Cookie and her antics.
I liked the ending although I wish there was more resolution with her parents. 3/5 Stars.
Before I get started with my thoughts I am grateful to have received an ARC from NetGalley and the publisher in exchange for my honest review.
This year there seems to be quite a few novels dealing with weight and body-positivity for teens, which I think is great! However, I honestly didn’t read through the synopsis thoroughly so I found the events that unfolded to be a surprise, which I guess is a good thing.
I found it weird that there were two story lines – the past when Cookie was fat and when she is skinny in the present. I liked how it explored some of the misguided reasons for losing weight. I liked how Cookie discovered that life doesn’t become all sunshine and roses when she is skinny.
In some ways I found “fat” Cookie to be relatable especially with the emotions she goes through when she starts her journey. I loved watching her pursue her dreams in fashion and comes to realize that no matter what size she is, it is still a cut-throat industry.
I hated her relationship with Gareth Miller, especially since she was 19 and he was 35…it was just weird – I found this to be one of the pitfalls of the novel. I also wanted to love Tommy, her ex-best friend and crush, but he kept messing up and was just an idiot.
I loved her grandma, her parents were just awful. I loved her best friend Piper and how she deals with Cookie and her antics.
I liked the ending although I wish there was more resolution with her parents. 3/5 Stars.
leeza_robertson_writes's review
3.0
This was a cute, quick read and I recommend it to anyone struggling to see how the outside never fixes the inside. Cookie hopes that if she is skinny her life will magically become magical. That somehow her weight will cure the misery that has been her life. Obviously, that can't happen, but the story and development of plot and its main character take us through the self-realization process. In the end, Cookie comes to understand that it is not how others see her that is important, it is how she sees herself.