Reviews tagging 'Grief'

If the Shoe Fits by Julie Murphy

62 reviews

birdie770's review against another edition

adventurous funny hopeful medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Loveable characters? Yes

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death of parent and Grief

Minor: Fatphobia

bookobsessedmommy's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted medium-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

4.5

This is a loose Cinderella retelling, where Cindy, a recent fashion school graduate, finds herself on a Bacheloresque reality show. Initially she's only in it for the money, but they she starts to fall for Prince Charming. She thinks he feels the same way, but is he really head over heels or just putting on a show? 
Such a cute read! The similarities to Cinderella are a light touch, but still noticeable. I liked the changes that Julie makes, the most prominent being the fact that Cindy is Plus Sized. Watching her navigate the notoriously judgemental sphere of reality TV while falling for Henry is so sweet. I love their chemistry and the ending is heartwarming. I'm a suckered for a good epilogue, but this gave me enough breathing room to be satisfied. I'm here for an adult coming of age story, and Julie did not disappoint. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Grief

Moderate: Fatphobia

booknerdz28's review

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

3.25

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Fatphobia, Bullying, Body shaming, Grief, and Death of parent

jazhandz's review against another edition

emotional 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? No

3.5

This is really not a Cinderella retelling so much as a shoe-centric reality dating competition with a protagonist named Cindy. Then again, I read most of this book while waiting for car repairs between the hours of 1AM and 4AM, so I don’t have the most insightful commentary. Better than One to Watch, not as good as The Charm Offensive.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Grief, Fatphobia, and Death of parent

ashleybeereads's review against another edition

emotional inspiring lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Grief and Death of parent

Moderate: Alcohol, Fatphobia, and Body shaming

Minor: Cancer and Car accident

bedtimesandbooks's review

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? Yes

2.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Grief, Death of parent, Classism, Bullying, Fatphobia, Body shaming, and Alcohol

Moderate: Cancer, Chronic illness, and Car accident

tashtash93's review

emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective sad 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

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Content Warnings

Minor: Body shaming, Car accident, Chronic illness, Death of parent, and Grief

beklovesbooks's review

funny lighthearted fast-paced

4.5

This rom-com was really fun. Representation matters, and I appreciated how the main character was fat, but portrayed as having a healthy relationship with food, healthy self-image, healthy friendships. Her size came up a lot in practical matters, and occasionally cruelly or stupidly from family and acquaintances and trolls- but it did not seem to matter to her love interest or some attractive friends. So rare.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Alcohol, Death of parent, Fatphobia, Body shaming, and Grief

Minor: Cancer, Pregnancy, Miscarriage, Sexual content, Cursing, Death, and Car accident

sammymilfort's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny hopeful lighthearted medium-paced

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

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Body shaming and Grief

Minor: Death of parent

kyrstin_p1989's review against another edition

adventurous funny hopeful lighthearted reflective fast-paced

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

3.5

Very cute, slightly edgy modern retelling of Cinderella. This was fun to read — I really enjoyed the characters, the reality tv plot line, and the inclusivity this book encourages. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Body shaming, Death of parent, Fatphobia, Gaslighting, Abandonment, Classism, Toxic friendship, Bullying, Cancer, Grief, and Homophobia