Review by rebeccakoury - Sunny Side Up: A Novel

rebeccakoury 's review for:

Sunny Side Up: A Novel by Katie Sturino

3.0

funny inspiring lighthearted reflective 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

Thank you to the author and NetGalley for providing a digital ARC in exchange for an honest review!

This book was good! I enjoyed Sunny as a character for the most part and I loved all of her friends. The main challenge I had with it was the pacing and what we were supposed to be focusing on. In the description, it seems like the dating to get to her brother's wedding would be a main focal point throughout, and in my opinion it didn't get more focused on that until about 60%. The focus seemed more on Sunny's relationship to her body and her business, which is wonderful but I was often wondering about the wedding and the purpose of the dating because at times it seemed like a subplot. Sunny at times was incredibly naive and it didn't feel like she was a woman in her mid 30s, but it was nice to see her learn about herself.

If you have triggers related to fatphobia or difficulty reading about bodies, I'd be somewhat cautious. I feel like the author handled discussions well, however I do not have specific lived experience and could see how it may be triggering at times for some.

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