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A review by ebonygreads
Set on You by Amy Lea
3.0
I am rating this book a 3 stars.
I went in expecting a lot more from this book than was given if I'm going to be honest.
I was excited to read a book including body positivity and cultural representation. I also liked the spotlight that the gym got and that it gave some insight into genuine worries people have about gym culture. I loved these aspects of the book, however I just feel that the romance part of it wasn't great. I did like both main characters, Crystal and Scott but I am not in love with their relationship. The writing style was good, but at parts I did find Crystal's thoughts or actions a little cringe? I did like the little Instagram posts and comments that followed - I felt these were very real and conversations that were likely to happen in real life.
I think that Scott let a lot of things Crystal did slide, and I understand that Crystal had a lot going on in her mind, but I do feel that Scott was at the brunt of her feelings. Scott was very patient and continued to give Crystal everything she wanted.
I went in expecting a lot more from this book than was given if I'm going to be honest.
I was excited to read a book including body positivity and cultural representation. I also liked the spotlight that the gym got and that it gave some insight into genuine worries people have about gym culture. I loved these aspects of the book, however I just feel that the romance part of it wasn't great. I did like both main characters, Crystal and Scott but I am not in love with their relationship. The writing style was good, but at parts I did find Crystal's thoughts or actions a little cringe? I did like the little Instagram posts and comments that followed - I felt these were very real and conversations that were likely to happen in real life.
I think that Scott let a lot of things Crystal did slide, and I understand that Crystal had a lot going on in her mind, but I do feel that Scott was at the brunt of her feelings. Scott was very patient and continued to give Crystal everything she wanted.