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A review by saramarinho
One to Watch by Kate Stayman-London
emotional
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
I have some mixed feelings about this book.
Although it is entertaining, easy to read, with a very simple writing style and an interesting plot, I feel like it came short of its full potential.
Maybe I was expecting something different, I don't know, something more and it didn't deliver.
There were a few scenes that felt so rushed, moments that seemed to go by in a couple of phrases just to speed things up. Almost like ticking a list of things to do, or places to see.
But I also enjoyed a few aspects of the story. Bea is a loveable character, quite relatable, even though her insecurities by the end of the book get frustrating as you read her thoughts, because they don't seem to make any sense by then.
Marin is the best friend we all want to have. The romantic dates and all the clichés are a bit too much of exactly that, clichés... But at the same time they can be quite dreamy so I suppose it depends on your mood when you read it. 🙃
Some of the plot twists were quite surprising! But the ending was obvious and regardless of it we still root for how things end and get all giddy and excited.
Overall it's a nice read, a very light one and an easy book that at the same time conveys a strong, positive and important message about body image.
Although it is entertaining, easy to read, with a very simple writing style and an interesting plot, I feel like it came short of its full potential.
Maybe I was expecting something different, I don't know, something more and it didn't deliver.
There were a few scenes that felt so rushed, moments that seemed to go by in a couple of phrases just to speed things up. Almost like ticking a list of things to do, or places to see.
But I also enjoyed a few aspects of the story. Bea is a loveable character, quite relatable, even though her insecurities by the end of the book get frustrating as you read her thoughts, because they don't seem to make any sense by then.
Marin is the best friend we all want to have. The romantic dates and all the clichés are a bit too much of exactly that, clichés... But at the same time they can be quite dreamy so I suppose it depends on your mood when you read it. 🙃
Some of the plot twists were quite surprising! But the ending was obvious and regardless of it we still root for how things end and get all giddy and excited.
Overall it's a nice read, a very light one and an easy book that at the same time conveys a strong, positive and important message about body image.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Body shaming, Bullying, Fatphobia, and Toxic friendship