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3.72 AVERAGE
3.72 AVERAGE
hopeful
inspiring
fast-paced
Strong character development:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
hopeful
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
This was a really great read. It had your typical high school bully, and the FMC was plus sized, so it was more relatable. There was also a health issue involved, which made it even more realistic.
Beckett was a sweetheart, and I felt for him and Rory.
Overall, it was a really great read and brought some tears to my eyes, both happy and sad.
Highly recommend.
Beckett was a sweetheart, and I felt for him and Rory.
Overall, it was a really great read and brought some tears to my eyes, both happy and sad.
Highly recommend.
emotional
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Curvy Girls Can’t Date Quarterbacks was a fun, sweet story that uplifts young fat readers and reminds the world that fat girls can do whatever the hell they set their hearts to!
I think for me this story would have hit harder had I read it when I was younger. I misunderstood the age bracket for this book when it was recommended to me, assuming it was set at college rather than high school which left me very surprised when reading this 17 y/o’s POV. That being said, I do think this book handled topics around fatness, fatphobia, and dating really well and in a way that still resonated with me as a 31 y/o.
I loved the chemistry between Rory and Beckett and found their love story to be incredibly sweet and wholesome. I did get more than a bit frustrated by the miscommunication tropes at work in this book but I won’t hold that against it totally – after all, who had good communication skills as a teenager?! I loved the friendship that formed during this book, especially they way that our main group of “misfits” banded together to uplift each other and celebrate their differences. Also “Our curves don’t define us” – SAY IT LOUDER MS STERLING!!!
The one thing I really disliked about this book came down to personal trauma and that was Rory’s mum. Maybe my issues are because I think it was really weak and unbelievable to write a character who was supposed to be a Physical Education teacher who didn’t make the connection about her daughter having PCOS but I think my problem ultimately stemmed form growing up with a parent who hated fatness, even her own. Mum trauma really sticks with you so I found it hard to swallow that there was such a easy resolution reached after the frankly abuse behaviour exhibited by Rory’s mum but I also understand that everyone’s journey is different.
Anyways, I highly recommend this to folks who enjoy a cute YA love story, especially one that aims to dismantle social stigmas – fat girls CAN date quarterbacks, and are worthy of love, kindness and compassion. I may not read anymore in this series as it’s a touch younger than I typically prefer but I am also kinda invested in Callie and Carson’s story so we shall see….
I think for me this story would have hit harder had I read it when I was younger. I misunderstood the age bracket for this book when it was recommended to me, assuming it was set at college rather than high school which left me very surprised when reading this 17 y/o’s POV. That being said, I do think this book handled topics around fatness, fatphobia, and dating really well and in a way that still resonated with me as a 31 y/o.
I loved the chemistry between Rory and Beckett and found their love story to be incredibly sweet and wholesome. I did get more than a bit frustrated by the miscommunication tropes at work in this book but I won’t hold that against it totally – after all, who had good communication skills as a teenager?! I loved the friendship that formed during this book, especially they way that our main group of “misfits” banded together to uplift each other and celebrate their differences. Also “Our curves don’t define us” – SAY IT LOUDER MS STERLING!!!
The one thing I really disliked about this book came down to personal trauma and that was Rory’s mum. Maybe my issues are because I think it was really weak and unbelievable to write a character who was supposed to be a Physical Education teacher who didn’t make the connection about her daughter having PCOS but I think my problem ultimately stemmed form growing up with a parent who hated fatness, even her own. Mum trauma really sticks with you so I found it hard to swallow that there was such a easy resolution reached after the frankly abuse behaviour exhibited by Rory’s mum but I also understand that everyone’s journey is different.
Anyways, I highly recommend this to folks who enjoy a cute YA love story, especially one that aims to dismantle social stigmas – fat girls CAN date quarterbacks, and are worthy of love, kindness and compassion. I may not read anymore in this series as it’s a touch younger than I typically prefer but I am also kinda invested in Callie and Carson’s story so we shall see….
The MC kept talking about her weight, didn't like the mom of MC she was also annoying, and the love interest was okay. The villain was such a cliche. I was disappointed with this book. I understand the MC is suffering from POS. I never heard of it until now, but her weight was like her main trait when she's an artist, she paints and sketches and stuff. I'm like why aren't we focusing on that instead of her weight which I didn't care about after the first three pages?
challenging
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
funny
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:
Yes