veloci_rachel 's review for:

Dumplin' by Julie Murphy

5.0

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This book was an absolute delight, and I would have gobbled it up in one sitting if I hadn't been at work. Willowdean is a wonderfully lovable narrator who is both tough and tender, and her story is as joyful and uplifting as it is poignant. While it's set in a small town in Texas, the characters are not the stereotypes you'd expect and it paints a deeper picture of a place that is as flawed as it is homey. Dumplin' will ring true for anyone who's felt out of place and uncomfortable in their own skin, but it's ultimately a tale of acceptance, both of your peers and yourself.