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A review by roemsy
If the Shoe Fits by Julie Murphy
emotional
lighthearted
fast-paced
4.0
What a cute, funny, love story with great rep including a plus size main character who is the coolest! If you’re a fan of the bachelor or Disney, you’ll love this modern Cinderella loose retelling with a reality tv twist. I absolutely adored some of the changes the author made to the storyline (i.e. fun, over-the-top, supportive stepsisters vs evil ones) and I think it gave the story such a fresh feel. *POTENTIAL SPOILER ALERT* I also really appreciate a “happy for now” ending vs “happily ever after” because it just feels so much more realistic.
Now for some of the things I didn’t love. *POTENTIAL SPOILER ALERT AGAIN* I am never a fan of when the only conflict is a tiny, minor one and it happens at 90% through the book and is resolved at 98%. There could’ve been much more authentic ones built in that felt more plausible and less rushed throughout. At that point I was like why even give us a conflict, just let them be happy? But besides that I really enjoyed this story and I think it’s one a lot of others will too.
Now for some of the things I didn’t love. *POTENTIAL SPOILER ALERT AGAIN* I am never a fan of when the only conflict is a tiny, minor one and it happens at 90% through the book and is resolved at 98%. There could’ve been much more authentic ones built in that felt more plausible and less rushed throughout. At that point I was like why even give us a conflict, just let them be happy? But besides that I really enjoyed this story and I think it’s one a lot of others will too.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Fatphobia and Death of parent