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On the Plus Side by Jenny L. Howe
lighthearted
fast-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? It's complicated
2.0
I want to start off by saying that I loved the fat representation in this book. We need more fat main characters in romance, and beyond and for that I appreciate the author, and the fact that it was published.
Everly is a receptionist at a marketing firm, and although she's happy with her life, she's been doing her best to blend in. Before her grandma died, she loved art, fashion, and standing out. But now she keeps to herself. Unbeknownst to her, someone in her life nominates her for her favorite reality, On the Plus Side, and she finds out she's been chosen when they show's loveable hosts and their surly cameraman show up to surprise her at work. Through filming the show, Everly rediscovers her love of art, rethinks her job, and reclaims her ability to stand out. All while quickly following for the grumpy cameraman follows her around all day.
The concept of this book is cute, and fun, but it unfortunately suffered from a lack of editing. There were too many plot holes to ignore, information that was brought up only to never be explored again, information that didn't make sense randomly brought up to further the plot, and a lot of line editing errors. It feels like a rushed early draft rather than a fully recognized book. I wanted so badly to like it, but found it difficult to get through.
I'd recommend this book to anyone who wants a cute romance with good fat reputation who's willing to overlook it's faults.
Everly is a receptionist at a marketing firm, and although she's happy with her life, she's been doing her best to blend in. Before her grandma died, she loved art, fashion, and standing out. But now she keeps to herself. Unbeknownst to her, someone in her life nominates her for her favorite reality, On the Plus Side, and she finds out she's been chosen when they show's loveable hosts and their surly cameraman show up to surprise her at work. Through filming the show, Everly rediscovers her love of art, rethinks her job, and reclaims her ability to stand out. All while quickly following for the grumpy cameraman follows her around all day.
The concept of this book is cute, and fun, but it unfortunately suffered from a lack of editing. There were too many plot holes to ignore, information that was brought up only to never be explored again, information that didn't make sense randomly brought up to further the plot, and a lot of line editing errors. It feels like a rushed early draft rather than a fully recognized book. I wanted so badly to like it, but found it difficult to get through.
I'd recommend this book to anyone who wants a cute romance with good fat reputation who's willing to overlook it's faults.