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emilyveryromance's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
fast-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? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Fatphobia, Eating disorder, and Body shaming
karenmsecrest's review against another edition
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
This was written in the 90s and some elements have not aged well. (Calorie counting, dieting, “carbs” as a dirty word, etc.) However, the declarations of love, the main characters taking turns standing up for each other, and the happy-ever-after including friends and family mostly makes up for the dated references. I understand a lot of people love this book and re-read it for the banter and the love story, but it’s a hard pass for me.
On the bright side…
Cal is a dreamboat.
Min is feisty.
There’s a cat.
Some progressive thoughts about choosing to be child-free, being proud of one’s body, telling people when they’re wrong
On the negative side…
Calorie counting
Toxic mom relationships
Body shaming
90s fashion (clear plastic mules?!?!)
So. Much. Dieting.
On the bright side…
Cal is a dreamboat.
Min is feisty.
There’s a cat.
Some progressive thoughts about choosing to be child-free, being proud of one’s body, telling people when they’re wrong
On the negative side…
Calorie counting
Toxic mom relationships
Body shaming
90s fashion (clear plastic mules?!?!)
So. Much. Dieting.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Eating disorder
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