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Oh Dumplin' you had me at Dolly Parton. It isn't often that you will come across a YA book that offers characters who are not only believable, but lovable. More often than not the protagonist is either a ridiculous train wreck, or so completely perfect that it becomes annoying. Not Willowdean. She is sassy, curvy, and genuine. She has the same fears and doubts that most do. She worries about how she looks, who to love, and her place in the world. Normally when authors tackle issues of body image, relationships, and the challenges of growing up it can come off as preachy or shallow, but Julie Murphy gives us a heroine we can rally behind. I appreciated her honest and realistic approach to these issues, and absolutely loved how witty and funny Willowdean is. I loved Dumplin' and I highly recommend it.
*I would like to thank Edelweiss and the publisher for providing me with a free ARC in exchange for a fair and honest review*
*I would like to thank Edelweiss and the publisher for providing me with a free ARC in exchange for a fair and honest review*