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atomicbritt's review against another edition
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Content Warnings
Moderate: Racism and Fatphobia
Minor: Acephobia/Arophobia
midnightcomets's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
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
4.0
This was such a fun, heartwarming, teary and cuddly story, that gave me so many smiles and something comforting to think about. A Black, fat, polyamorous and queer main character, a cast of side characters that are tied to her with so many amazing bonds, queerplatonic relationship representation, cooking and joy are all the ingredients that made this story sweet like candy and sparkly like a fizzy drink, and it was much much better than the author's previous book. I highly recommend if you are looking for a fun contemporary read for the summer, full of sunshine chaotic characters, the power of being yourself, in your own terms, and softness being seen as a strength ♥
Content Warnings
Graphic: Toxic relationship
Moderate: Racism, Abandonment, and Fatphobia
There's also a scene with an asthma attack, if that triggers you please take care ♥rayraymakay's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
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? It's complicated
4.5
A lighthearted but reflective book about being the odd one out in your family and in the community. Learning to find yourself even when you do not receive acceptance is a journey which is explored well in this book. This is the first book I have read that had a focus on polyamorous relationship and the way it was spoken about was in a healthy consenting manner.
Content Warnings
Minor: Racism, Bullying, Lesbophobia, Fatphobia, and Classism
nerdysread's review against another edition
emotional
funny
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
5.0
Thank you NetGalley for the audio-Arc of the book.
I loved this story about family, friendship, love and queer platonic relationship.
It talks about being fat and how people body shame you for that. But also about racism, and expectation for a young black woman.
The characters were lovely and had a great development.
Also the food description? Awesome
I loved this story about family, friendship, love and queer platonic relationship.
It talks about being fat and how people body shame you for that. But also about racism, and expectation for a young black woman.
The characters were lovely and had a great development.
Also the food description? Awesome
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body shaming, Fatphobia, and Racism
bookishlybouv's review against another edition
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
2.5
I will say, I really liked the narrator.
My problem with this book was that it was trying to be too many things at once, without committing to anything. I was super pumped about the fat rep and the doctor’s office scene (how I wish to have the opportunity to put an asshole doctor in their place) but then that plot line took a turn I didn’t like. The cooking competition seemed like it was going to be a bigger part of the story than it was. The relationship with Winnie and her grandmother was toxic at best. And the romance was fun, but not enough to save some parts of this.
If there had been a clearer focus, I think I could have enjoyed this one a lot more. I appreciate the fat girl rep, but Winnie deserved more.
My problem with this book was that it was trying to be too many things at once, without committing to anything. I was super pumped about the fat rep and the doctor’s office scene (how I wish to have the opportunity to put an asshole doctor in their place) but then that plot line took a turn I didn’t like. The cooking competition seemed like it was going to be a bigger part of the story than it was. The relationship with Winnie and her grandmother was toxic at best. And the romance was fun, but not enough to save some parts of this.
If there had been a clearer focus, I think I could have enjoyed this one a lot more. I appreciate the fat girl rep, but Winnie deserved more.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Fatphobia
aromarrie's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Fatphobia
Moderate: Gaslighting and Racism
erniedresser's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
slow-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
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Body shaming and Fatphobia
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