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_skyler's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
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? Yes
3.75
3.75 - Had I not found this book, abandoned in an airport in need of a home, I probably would not have read it. I liked it but phew it was a lot. In good ways and in bad ways. Would I read another book by this author? Probably if it piqued my interest. Mildly similar to Katherine Center. Interesting (although too numerous) characters with decently satisfying ended. Definitely check the trigger warnings.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Infidelity, Abortion, Fatphobia, and Eating disorder
lenklink's review
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual content, Pregnancy, Fatphobia, and Abortion
emmareeser's review
emotional
hopeful
reflective
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? Yes
3.5
I loved the plot and the topics explored in this book but the writing was a little choppy at moments
Content Warnings
Graphic: Abortion and Fatphobia
Moderate: Drug use
intentionalreadinglife's review
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
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
5.0
I stayed up entirely too late to read this in one setting. It made me laugh, it challenged me and it made me feel hopeful too! It delves into some very serious topics so be sure to check content/trigger warnings if you're a sensitive reader.
"Eileen wanted her daughter to shrink herself to fit into the space the world allotted, instead of fighting to change the systems and institutions that wanted women to keep themselves small. She treated Abby like a problem in need of solving instead of asking, even once, whether it was the world, not her daughter, that might have been wrong."
"You can't leave yourself open to the good things - happiness, true love, real connection - if you aren't willing to risk being hurt."
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body shaming, Fatphobia, Abortion, and Pregnancy
ukponge's review
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Abortion, Misogyny, Fatphobia, Pregnancy, and Medical content
whitjobo's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
This book featured so many things close to my heart: biking, mothers and daughters, fat acceptance. I loved following all the characters through their storylines. Such a sweet start to my reading year!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Fatphobia
Moderate: Abortion
jazijaz's review
adventurous
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Abortion and Fatphobia
Moderate: Infidelity and Sexism
Minor: Sexual content, Injury/Injury detail, Religious bigotry, and Pandemic/Epidemic
mrspelladvm's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
2.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Fatphobia and Abortion
chantale's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
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? Yes
4.0
Audiobook: Don’t let the narration that is halting at the start and the grating squeaky/scratchy voice sway you from reading this book. The reader does get better, and there are multiple readers.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Fatphobia and Body shaming
abaighritz's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Flawless. I loved everything about this book! Her best in a long time.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Fatphobia