A review by janjanjukebox
If the Shoe Fits by Julie Murphy

adventurous funny hopeful inspiring relaxing medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.75

If the Shoe Fits: A Meant to be Novel by Julie Murphy 292 pages 
Genre: Contemporary Romance, Retellings, Chick Lit, New Adult 
Featuring: Cinderella Trope, New York City, Los Angeles, Fashion Industry, Reality Television, Social Media, Fake Bachelor Show, Full Figured MC, Loss of Parent, Blended Family, Fatphobia, Catty Drama, Cheesy Dialogue, Corny Humor, Kissing and Petting, Eight Twenty-Six. 
Rating as a movie: TV-14, PG-13 with an edit for adult content and themes 
My rating: ⭐⭐⭐¾ 
My thoughts: Page 20 of 292 - I don't want to talk about how many times I reread just to picture everything. 
 94 - So far this book is a lot like One To Watch, but much better. It took a few chapters but I'm loving it.
 157 - Lol. This is really good. 
 189 - ❤ Very entertaining! 
 245 - It was going so well! 
This book was almost a solid 4 but the end was disappointing for me. I don't exactly buy into the Cinderella retelling, her name is Cindy and she has a nice stepmother, friendly stepsisters, and a shoe fetish, but that's about it. Instead of being outcasted by her new family it's society and clothes she has to overcome. It just doesn’t sound like Cinderella to me, more like Enchanted. Anyway it was corny and cheesy but still had me hooked until the last quarter when I wanted to throw the book. 
Recommend to others?: Yes. This story got the most recommendations from my book haul and now I know why. It's a must read for rom-com fans. 
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