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A review by imskylow
All the Feels by Olivia Dade
Did not finish book. Stopped at 81%.
These are the kinds of plus size books that I, a plus size person, cannot stand. The first book in the series was fine but this book introduced themes and feelings of shame that I absolutly hate. I think this needs to stand as a reminder that "representation is not acceptance". This book features a self-conscious FMC who doesn't believe she should be cared for or adored by a movie actor because of her size and the way that she looks. Not only that, but even when she does allow him to show her affection she is constantly spiraling and considering if her being with him is healthy for his career or if he's going to end up losing his entire life because he feels the need to defend her.
<img src="https://tenor.com/view/jackie-b-sigh-gif-22841640".
Look, I get it. I understand. I too probably would be questioning everything if a handsome, funny, straight-sized man started absolutely hitting on me, but I don't want to read these books just like how I, as a bisexual woman, am tired of reading about LGBTQ+ novels that are only about hiding, getting outed and coming out. I know this exists and I know this is real life but I don't read fiction to experience the darkness in my brain. I read it to escape. All I'm asking is for are books that feature plus size individuals and all the daily difficulties that come with it, WITHOUT the shame and the need for external validation. I feel like we've had enough of those books. Heck, the characters can even be frustrated with the world and how it works! But I'm tired of people hating themselves.
<img src="https://tenor.com/view/jackie-b-sigh-gif-22841640".
Look, I get it. I understand. I too probably would be questioning everything if a handsome, funny, straight-sized man started absolutely hitting on me, but I don't want to read these books just like how I, as a bisexual woman, am tired of reading about LGBTQ+ novels that are only about hiding, getting outed and coming out. I know this exists and I know this is real life but I don't read fiction to experience the darkness in my brain. I read it to escape. All I'm asking is for are books that feature plus size individuals and all the daily difficulties that come with it, WITHOUT the shame and the need for external validation. I feel like we've had enough of those books. Heck, the characters can even be frustrated with the world and how it works! But I'm tired of people hating themselves.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Fatphobia