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emotional
funny
inspiring
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
She’s a filmmaker, he’s a heroic coast guard rescue swimmer. They’re thrown together for a job.
This was a “stay up late to finish reading” book for me. The story immediately kicked off with compelling and funny characters. The pacing of the story was good, and when I thought I might get tired of the body image issues, things shifted. It’s a romance, but her books always have a deeper storyline and I really enjoyed this one.
While the main characters felt really thought out, the side characters were sometimes less developed. This didn’t detract from the story though. The humor REALLY carried me through. I think this author is an auto-buy for me.
This was a “stay up late to finish reading” book for me. The story immediately kicked off with compelling and funny characters. The pacing of the story was good, and when I thought I might get tired of the body image issues, things shifted. It’s a romance, but her books always have a deeper storyline and I really enjoyed this one.
While the main characters felt really thought out, the side characters were sometimes less developed. This didn’t detract from the story though. The humor REALLY carried me through. I think this author is an auto-buy for me.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Death of parent
Moderate: Body shaming
Minor: Vomit
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body shaming, Eating disorder
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body shaming
Moderate: Death, Terminal illness, Death of parent
Minor: Animal cruelty
adventurous
emotional
funny
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:
Yes
absolutely loved this, was able to connect with the characters so easily and didn’t want to put it down. it was witty, engaging, and a fun summer read
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body shaming, Bullying, Eating disorder
Moderate: Car accident, Death of parent
Minor: Suicide, Vomit
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
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:
Yes
This was less a romance than it was a book about love and relationships as whole, but I liked the direction it took. Admittedly, it is a little corny to realize that the relationship someone has with themselves is a relationship that needs attention, too, but it’s a sentiment some forget. There was a lot more of Katie falling in love with herself than Katie falling in love with Hutch, WHICH IS FINE, but the book title and cover had led me to believe the latter, so I was a little put off. At first, anyway.
I did have a difficult time getting through the first chapters as we were introduced to Katie’s body image issues. I remember thinking, “I hope to God she doesn’t start loving herself just because someone else loves her,” and I’m glad we steered clear of that direction. Thank God for Beanie, we all say in unison.
I do wish there was more to the Katie/Hutch romance, though, especially in the epilogue. But I get it, the book was about love in its many forms! Love between family, however estranged, between friends, between future lovers… Love beyond grief and beyond distance, and above all, love for yourself. It’s an excellent sentiment to leave off with, but I’m still left wanting more. Intentional? Maybe. Probably. Overall…
I did have a difficult time getting through the first chapters as we were introduced to Katie’s body image issues. I remember thinking, “I hope to God she doesn’t start loving herself just because someone else loves her,” and I’m glad we steered clear of that direction. Thank God for Beanie, we all say in unison.
I do wish there was more to the Katie/Hutch romance, though, especially in the epilogue. But I get it, the book was about love in its many forms! Love between family, however estranged, between friends, between future lovers… Love beyond grief and beyond distance, and above all, love for yourself. It’s an excellent sentiment to leave off with, but I’m still left wanting more. Intentional? Maybe. Probably. Overall…
- Plot: 4/5
- Characters: 4/5
- Relationships: 3/5
- Writing: 3/5
- “Feels” : 3/5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Body shaming
Minor: Death of parent
adventurous
emotional
funny
lighthearted
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
Katherine Center is the queen of rom-coms, and this book is no less than perfection. I read this one in less than a day and it will so stick with me. I adored Katie’s character, and how real she felt and how much I could see myself in her. I also absolutely adored Hutch, that giant hero hunk of perfection. Like - talk about a book boyfriend. WOW. These characters really made this book, and honestly even the side characters were to die for! Rue and the Gals, George Bailey - I was cracking up at these characters and the love for life they brought to the story.
This book will have you laughing one moment, thinking about those difficult life moments the next, to reclaiming your relationship with your own body. Katherine Center’s rom-coms always come with a hint of important topics to foster self growth.
This book is a definite must read!!
This book will have you laughing one moment, thinking about those difficult life moments the next, to reclaiming your relationship with your own body. Katherine Center’s rom-coms always come with a hint of important topics to foster self growth.
This book is a definite must read!!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Eating disorder, Car accident, Death of parent, Dysphoria
Moderate: Body shaming, Toxic relationship
Minor: Panic attacks/disorders
adventurous
emotional
funny
lighthearted
fast-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:
Complicated
**massive content warnings for body focused content*** even though Katie's growth and her self acceptance gives us a beautiful arc for her character it's really important to know that there is a LOT of body talk in this book. It's the centre of her character.
This book gave me a lot of hope and was very sweet. There was also a lot of moments for grief and just unimaginable pain. I personally can't really give it higher than this just because sooo much of Katie's character was hating on herself and her body, and I can super appreciate where that came from and that it was used as a vehicle for her change but it was difficult to read.
This book gave me a lot of hope and was very sweet. There was also a lot of moments for grief and just unimaginable pain. I personally can't really give it higher than this just because sooo much of Katie's character was hating on herself and her body, and I can super appreciate where that came from and that it was used as a vehicle for her change but it was difficult to read.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body shaming, Eating disorder, Fatphobia, Car accident, Alcohol
Moderate: Terminal illness, Grief, Death of parent
funny
hopeful
inspiring
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:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Eating disorder
Moderate: Alcoholism, Body shaming, Fatphobia, Death of parent
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
TW: BODY DYSMORPHIA AND EATING DISORDER
I’m such a Katherine Center fan, but this one just missed the mark. It was a cute story, but it wasn’t as good as her other books. The plot and love story felt underdeveloped and more told than shown. Although heavy topics were discussed, it felt like we only knew the characters on a surface level. The FMC’s inner monologue was soooo daunting, I really needed a break from it. And the ending with the brother was such a hot mess. I really didn’t like that, especially since we didn’t get the MMC’s POV. My favorite characters were the aunt and the dog lol
I’m such a Katherine Center fan, but this one just missed the mark. It was a cute story, but it wasn’t as good as her other books. The plot and love story felt underdeveloped and more told than shown. Although heavy topics were discussed, it felt like we only knew the characters on a surface level. The FMC’s inner monologue was soooo daunting, I really needed a break from it. And the ending with the brother was such a hot mess. I really didn’t like that, especially since we didn’t get the MMC’s POV. My favorite characters were the aunt and the dog lol
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body shaming, Eating disorder
emotional
funny
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:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body shaming, Sexual content, Alcohol
Moderate: Death, Fatphobia, Infidelity, Panic attacks/disorders, Vomit, Grief, Car accident, Death of parent