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3.68 AVERAGE
3.68 AVERAGE
Okay, so: I have only somewhat recently found the fat girl romance genre, and I am very much in love. These girls are not afraid, not ashamed, and worthy of love.
However, as much as I loved that about Winnie, and how she fought for herself with the doctor, and fought against the "because I said so" of her Granny, it really felt like not much happened. The author called it "a life without plot," and I guess I'm just not a fan.
I am, however, going to try other books by Kann, because I do genuinely love her heroines thus far.
However, as much as I loved that about Winnie, and how she fought for herself with the doctor, and fought against the "because I said so" of her Granny, it really felt like not much happened. The author called it "a life without plot," and I guess I'm just not a fan.
I am, however, going to try other books by Kann, because I do genuinely love her heroines thus far.
i think it wonderful to see a queerplatonic relationship in a YA about a queer fat Black teen. i think this book could be really great for some but the writing just wasn't for me
emotional
funny
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
TW: Food descriptions, Asthma attack, fatphobia, emotionally abusive, HP references
I liked this and will read more of Kann's work, but it felt like the plot wasn't concise. The author introduces the cooking competition, but we don't really see it until the end of the book. I would've liked it to have been the whole story. Instead, we learn about the town of Misty Haven when she is crowned Summer Queen against her own will and we see her working at her grandmother's diner, Goldeen's.
I did like the conversations about fatphobia and biases. Winnie was a great character. I love reading books with complex characters who are straightforward and that's exactly who she is! I also liked seeing her relationship with Kara as they are both in a Queer Platonic Relationship. However, I do think their argument could've been dealt with better. The book shows all types of love; platonic, romantic, and sibling love.
I read this via audiobook and can't recommend the audiobook enough. It's a full cast and the narration was great. If you like books set in small towns, I recommend this one!
I liked this and will read more of Kann's work, but it felt like the plot wasn't concise. The author introduces the cooking competition, but we don't really see it until the end of the book. I would've liked it to have been the whole story. Instead, we learn about the town of Misty Haven when she is crowned Summer Queen against her own will and we see her working at her grandmother's diner, Goldeen's.
I did like the conversations about fatphobia and biases. Winnie was a great character. I love reading books with complex characters who are straightforward and that's exactly who she is! I also liked seeing her relationship with Kara as they are both in a Queer Platonic Relationship. However, I do think their argument could've been dealt with better. The book shows all types of love; platonic, romantic, and sibling love.
I read this via audiobook and can't recommend the audiobook enough. It's a full cast and the narration was great. If you like books set in small towns, I recommend this one!
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
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
lighthearted
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
funny
hopeful
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
LGBT+ rep:
bisexual polyamorous mc
aro-ace (possibly lesbian) sc
wlw QPR
wlm (bi woman, straight man)
wlwlm polyam v - wlw is qpr and wlm is non-platonic
Other rep:
Black mc and scs
Fat mc
Body positivity
CW:
HP references (multiple)
Fat shaming
Manipulation by parental figures
Abuse by parental figures
Underage drinking references
Racism
Mentions of police violence
bisexual polyamorous mc
aro-ace (possibly lesbian) sc
wlw QPR
wlm (bi woman, straight man)
wlwlm polyam v - wlw is qpr and wlm is non-platonic
Other rep:
Black mc and scs
Fat mc
Body positivity
CW:
HP references (multiple)
Fat shaming
Manipulation by parental figures
Abuse by parental figures
Underage drinking references
Racism
Mentions of police violence
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Moderate: Fatphobia, Racism
Minor: Acephobia/Arophobia
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No