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3.59 AVERAGE
3.59 AVERAGE
funny
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:
Yes
lighthearted
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Came for the romance, stayed for the curvy fitness influencer who made me feel very ~seen~
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
As a gym goer myself, I was excited for this. It started off good, but got boring after ~20%. Call me old-fashioned, but I don't think the love interests should kiss before the 50% mark. After that, the pair quickly loses any push-and-pull dynamic they had, which is what makes the enemies-to-lovers trope so appealing in the first place. I did skim through to see what happens (read one page every five or so chapters), and it all sounded pretty blah. Oh well, on to the next.
Going into this book I was a little hesitant, as I find that a lot of romances that feature plus-size/mid-size main characters lack depth. But I was so happy to be wrong! We finally have a novel about someone who loves themselves, respects themselves! And they don't perpetuate dangerous stereotypes.
I L-O-V-E Crystal! She was phenomenal. As a MC she had depth and personality. Which may seem like the bear minimum, but reading some other novels with plus/mid-size MC's this is a big thing! Crystal loved working out, not to lose weight, but to be strong. This is such a big distinction, that has taken me personally years to finally accept. I loved the authors note that the beginning.
"Crystal isn't a heroine who needs to learn to love and respect herself, because she already does. That being said, this book explored the nuance - the "in-between" - that self-love is not a tangible thing you achieve and hold on to forever."
❤️❤️
I am so excited to see what else this author has to write. This was such a strong debut.
I L-O-V-E Crystal! She was phenomenal. As a MC she had depth and personality. Which may seem like the bear minimum, but reading some other novels with plus/mid-size MC's this is a big thing! Crystal loved working out, not to lose weight, but to be strong. This is such a big distinction, that has taken me personally years to finally accept. I loved the authors note that the beginning.
"Crystal isn't a heroine who needs to learn to love and respect herself, because she already does. That being said, this book explored the nuance - the "in-between" - that self-love is not a tangible thing you achieve and hold on to forever."
❤️❤️
I am so excited to see what else this author has to write. This was such a strong debut.
I liked it! I felt frustrated with the FMC quite often. I liked her message she was trying to portray but her lack of self confidence, trust issues and past relationship trauma really got under my skin. Rated 3.75 stars
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:
Yes