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ankysbookbubble's review against another edition
4.0
Sweet
Another Jayda Marx book full of sweetness and fluff, I loved More to Love. Simon and Matty's story was sweet and absolutely adorable.
Another Jayda Marx book full of sweetness and fluff, I loved More to Love. Simon and Matty's story was sweet and absolutely adorable.
wildfaeriecaps's review
4.0
Cute. Maybe a little on the cheesy side and with sort of stilted dialogue at times, but a fun afternoon read all the same.
adammm's review against another edition
2.0
This book is a bit of a disappointment. Baker Matthew is short, overweight, and hairy (aka a bear - technically a cub based on age). He meets Simon, the older, highly attractive, rich scion of a hotel magnate. Insta-love occurs.
That's my first complaint: I'm not a fan of insta-love. Here they aren't fated lovers or anything, but they do go from zero to a hundred in twenty-four hours. Which, I mean, good for them, I guess? But insta-love in "real-world" romances bugs me because it is so unrealistic. I'll admit that the book opens with an author's note explaining how her stories are always insta-love, so I didn't go into this story unaware of what I was in for. But I... don't really enjoy the way it plays out here.
The book does contain a rather shallow villain and minor family-related angst, but what bothers me the most is the reason I picked this book up in the first place: the representation of an overweight character. Now, I actively seek out romances with overweight characters because reasons, so when I saw this recommended, I was hopeful that it would be better than other "fat guy" romances I've come across. Unfortunately, the plot is pretty weak, the characters are dull, and overall the story falls flat. Some thoughts: Matthew is 26 and stopped dating years earlier because of his weight - unfortunate yet realistic. Yet he doesn't consider seeking alternative apps or resources for meeting people? Really? In addition, not even once in this book are the terms "cub" or "bear" (or hell, even "chub") referenced. Simon's fetishization of overweight men is leaned into yet even he doesn't mention those terms. For as appearance-based and identity-politics-obsessed the community is, this is a pretty major failing of this book.
One day I'll find my golden snitch: a romance with an overweight character who doesn't lose weight, who falls in love at a normal pace, and who actually seems like a real person. At this rate I should probably just write it myself.
That's my first complaint: I'm not a fan of insta-love. Here they aren't fated lovers or anything, but they do go from zero to a hundred in twenty-four hours. Which, I mean, good for them, I guess? But insta-love in "real-world" romances bugs me because it is so unrealistic. I'll admit that the book opens with an author's note explaining how her stories are always insta-love, so I didn't go into this story unaware of what I was in for. But I... don't really enjoy the way it plays out here.
The book does contain a rather shallow villain and minor family-related angst, but what bothers me the most is the reason I picked this book up in the first place: the representation of an overweight character. Now, I actively seek out romances with overweight characters because reasons, so when I saw this recommended, I was hopeful that it would be better than other "fat guy" romances I've come across. Unfortunately, the plot is pretty weak, the characters are dull, and overall the story falls flat. Some thoughts: Matthew is 26 and stopped dating years earlier because of his weight - unfortunate yet realistic. Yet he doesn't consider seeking alternative apps or resources for meeting people? Really? In addition, not even once in this book are the terms "cub" or "bear" (or hell, even "chub") referenced. Simon's fetishization of overweight men is leaned into yet even he doesn't mention those terms. For as appearance-based and identity-politics-obsessed the community is, this is a pretty major failing of this book.
One day I'll find my golden snitch: a romance with an overweight character who doesn't lose weight, who falls in love at a normal pace, and who actually seems like a real person. At this rate I should probably just write it myself.
tiller's review
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.75
midell26's review
2.0
Honestly, the book was just okay. The characters were alright and the lovey-dovey stuff was decent, but it didn't really wow me or anything. It wasn't terrible, but it also wasn't amazing. Meh.
mariam27's review against another edition
3.0
When you're having a bad day, Jayda is who you go to. SHE'S THERAPY.
3.5 ⭐✨
3.5 ⭐✨
malicemomo's review against another edition
3.0
This review is a purely subjective one. The author states clearly that this is Instant love so I was not shocked going in that it would have that. It's a tiny lil novella -- there just wasn't a lot of room but I daresay Jayda makes efficient use of it..some unrealistic stuff for sure, but it was a charming little fantasy romance with nice conflicts that gave my heart strings a tug. The female friends romance was what knocked this down from 4 to 3...just because it was pointless. She and Pizza Boy were both so boring. I liked her conceptually but in practice once the Pizza boy shows up....Well, despite this if you like fluff and instant love connections and dramatic angst that's quickly resolved this is a great quick read!
annas_sweets_and_stories's review against another edition
2.0
wow. I didn't know a book could be so awful. This book is bad in a cheesy, cringey, terrible writing sort of way and not a problematic sort of way. In fact, the only reason this is getting 2 stars instead of one is the I loved the fat rep and we need romance books where someone is unapologetically attracted to fat people.
Other than that, this book could've been good if the right person had written it. In fact, I have a few authors in mind who would absolutely crush this concept, but Jayda Marx isn't one of them. I mean seriously, this book is bad yall. Like "i love you" in two days, awful pet names "pretty thing" within the hour of meeting, and just terrible terrible cliches. Also, the sex scenes were really bad and I know I'm not a dude, but pretty sure just shoving it in there without any prep isn't gonna go as well as it's made out to be here. And, one of the characters is described as having "a dick as thick as a soda can" and I don't even know what to do with that information. Anyway, it was uncomfortable for everyone.
This book is about a fat baker who owns his own bakery with his fat best friend and it's called Muffin Tops, which I actually think is awesome. When Matthew goes to a local hotel to try and make a deal to sell in their lobby, the owner of the hotel takes one look at Matthew, starts calling him "pretty thing" in his head and steals the meeting from someone else. He then proceeds to save Matthew from choking on a banana (because of course) while also getting a hard on from the contact. It was weird. Then they make this in-no-way-realistic deal and Matthew is in love. They go on a date and have sex, then say "I love you" the next day. It's freaking wild. Now beyond the cringey awful MCs, there's a super judgmental mom who things a fat small business owner isn't good enough for her son, a jealous ex who calls Matthew fat and makes him cry, and a ridiculous side plot with Matthew's best friend and the pizza delivery guy.
I'm serious, please skip this book and go find better fat romances.
Other than that, this book could've been good if the right person had written it. In fact, I have a few authors in mind who would absolutely crush this concept, but Jayda Marx isn't one of them. I mean seriously, this book is bad yall. Like "i love you" in two days, awful pet names "pretty thing" within the hour of meeting, and just terrible terrible cliches. Also, the sex scenes were really bad and I know I'm not a dude, but pretty sure just shoving it in there without any prep isn't gonna go as well as it's made out to be here. And, one of the characters is described as having "a dick as thick as a soda can" and I don't even know what to do with that information. Anyway, it was uncomfortable for everyone.
This book is about a fat baker who owns his own bakery with his fat best friend and it's called Muffin Tops, which I actually think is awesome. When Matthew goes to a local hotel to try and make a deal to sell in their lobby, the owner of the hotel takes one look at Matthew, starts calling him "pretty thing" in his head and steals the meeting from someone else. He then proceeds to save Matthew from choking on a banana (because of course) while also getting a hard on from the contact. It was weird. Then they make this in-no-way-realistic deal and Matthew is in love. They go on a date and have sex, then say "I love you" the next day. It's freaking wild. Now beyond the cringey awful MCs, there's a super judgmental mom who things a fat small business owner isn't good enough for her son, a jealous ex who calls Matthew fat and makes him cry, and a ridiculous side plot with Matthew's best friend and the pizza delivery guy.
I'm serious, please skip this book and go find better fat romances.