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taliheffetz's review against another edition
4.0
i just wanted a cute rom-com i thought this book was gonna be 5 stars right until the end when you see how joe really is
peachescozycorner's review
emotional
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
3lf0nth3sh3lf's review
3.0
i read this when i was in like year 6 and i do not remember the mc being such a stalker and sort of irritating but oh well. good message imo. obviously a predictable plot but still enjoyable.
xwritingstoriesx's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
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
4.75
4.75 stars. This book felt so nostalgic for some reason. It definitely reminded me of Jacqueline Wilson's Girls series so if you've read that, I definitely recommend this. I usually dislike reading series of books but I really want Emily to make a return, preferably as a uni student navigating young adult life. I could read a whole series of this.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Fatphobia
booksandlemonsquash's review
3.0
From a body positivity perspective, this book is perfect. It is exactly the refreshing take on it that I wanted.
From a story perspective, I did find it a little predictable. But then, I’m not sure that matters, as the overall message is what’s important.
Emily is definitely the sort of girl I’d want to be friends with. Her doubts about her size and its impact on her life never affect her knowledge that she’s comfortable in who she is.
I did want it to be a little less boy focused, and for the message Emily delivers to drive home to a particular character, though. It would have been good to see a little more of who she was outside of all that. We see a little, but other than a rushed essay we don’t really get to see why she doubts about uni and subjects or her passions.
However this is definitely something I’d recommend just because it really shows how plus size people can still be beautiful, have self confidence, and also how hurtful the comments of others can be.
3.5 stars.
From a story perspective, I did find it a little predictable. But then, I’m not sure that matters, as the overall message is what’s important.
Emily is definitely the sort of girl I’d want to be friends with. Her doubts about her size and its impact on her life never affect her knowledge that she’s comfortable in who she is.
I did want it to be a little less boy focused, and for the message Emily delivers to drive home to a particular character, though. It would have been good to see a little more of who she was outside of all that. We see a little, but other than a rushed essay we don’t really get to see why she doubts about uni and subjects or her passions.
However this is definitely something I’d recommend just because it really shows how plus size people can still be beautiful, have self confidence, and also how hurtful the comments of others can be.
3.5 stars.
naddl0r's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
liliyne's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
readingwithlibby's review
4.0
To begin with, I was a little bored with this book. I found the focus on her weight to be a little too much, but as the book went on I enjoyed it more and more. I loved Emily’s journey to self love and fat acceptance and knowing her self worth despite pressures from boys, friends, family and society to change her body to fit in. Emily is a very likeable character and I really enjoyed seeing the world from her perspective. The dynamic between her and Joe was interesting and relatable. I have been in the same situations and it was nice to read something I’ve experienced. The book was so lovely, heart warming, sad and funny. I found myself actually laughing out loud at a book for the first time in ages. I feel like this is a book more people should definitely read!!
charlottelawson47's review
5.0
In a modern day it is always expected us bigger women should want to be thin, yes that can be the case but I can also love myself the way I am on that journey. This book spoke to my inner fat teenage self and really gave her the recognition she deserved. The love I never gave her but am giving her now as a 30 year old woman!
amandasannes's review
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0