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sourcherryyy's review
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
3.0
i wish i had a book like this in high school :) the ending was a bit abrupt but it was a cute story :)
Content Warnings
Graphic: Fatphobia, Bullying, and Body shaming
Moderate: Death of parent, Death, and Grief
rafacolog'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
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Body shaming, Grief, and Fatphobia
minimicropup's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
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? It's complicated
4.0
Cute, candid, sympathetic.
We are following our ~16 year old MC at school, work, and home. They're dealing with crushes, dating, low-key friendship drama, the loss of their aunt, and a deteriorating relationship with their body-conscious mother.
We are following our ~16 year old MC at school, work, and home. They're dealing with crushes, dating, low-key friendship drama, the loss of their aunt, and a deteriorating relationship with their body-conscious mother.
- Set in small town South Texas, USA
π§ Perfect narration for our MC. Male voices had a bit of cheese to them, but not enough to distract.
Growls, Howls, and Tail Wags πΊπ:
- Relatable MC. πHer angst, how she can be her own worse enemy, the insecure confidence. She could be so frustratingly avoidant or dodgy, but we can understand why as the story evolves.
- Realistic coming-of-age struggles with parental units, relationships, friendships, and body acceptance. The story captures how relatively minor things can seem so impactful and HUGE as you are figuring out who you are and how the world works (and face it, none of us ever quite grows out of that)
- I think the rep around weight, body image, and acceptance was well-done. It isn't preachy guilt-inducing, or overly-idealistic.
- Very much revolves around the day-to-day thoughts on friendship and romance, and it is specific to a younger audience. It felt a little long sometimes - not repetitive, just like "omg just be HONEST and pick one of 'em, girl!" - but I'm also not the intended audience.
- Lucy is never on page, but was such an interesting, complex character. I want to read a prequel with her as the MC π€
Mood Reading Match Up:
- Realistic coming-of-age story with all the cringe and heartwarming moments
- Themes and thoughtful commentary on body image, obesity, weight, and fatphobia in society
- Nostalgic, southern US summer vibes
- Will-they-or-won't-they, who-to-choose young adult romance plots
Content Heads-Up: Bullying. Body shaming.
Format: Library Audio via Libby
Content Warnings
Moderate: Body shaming, Grief, and Bullying
permanme's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Fatphobia, Grief, and Bullying
syd_s_r's review against another edition
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
3.5
A funny and honest look into the pageant world and the realities of being a plus size teenager. I really didn't care to read about a pageant, but the stereotype subversion and Dolly Parton songs made me pick up this book, and I don't regret reading it.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent, Body shaming, Fatphobia, and Grief
Moderate: Bullying and Cursing
caitlin_doggos's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
reflective
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
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Fatphobia, and Body shaming
Moderate: Alcohol, Death, Grief, and Cursing
kaylaannsreads's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body shaming, Bullying, and Fatphobia
Moderate: Death, Death of parent, and Grief
ishouldbereading's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
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
5.0
NO WORDS CAN DESCRIBE HOW MUCH I LOVE THIS BOOK
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Fatphobia, and Body shaming
Moderate: Death and Death of parent
Minor: Alcohol, Cursing, Grief, Outing, and Sexual content
greatexpectations77's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
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
4.5
This is really heckin' cute, but it also was really really informative about the privileges allowed to me by my body weight. There are so many things that I simply do not have to think about. Willow Dean is a little messy, as we all are in high school, and I just loved her so much for it.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body shaming, Grief, Death, Fatphobia, and Bullying
Moderate: Ableism, Eating disorder, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, and Lesbophobia
Minor: Religious bigotry and Classism
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