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michelleantunez's review against another edition
4.0
Representation Matters!!
This book is perfect for someone who watches the bachelor/bachelorette or even if you do not. This book gives me hope if there was a plus size bachelorette and she did what she felt like doing. It also gives you a behind the scenes of the making of the show.
Super cute romance included. Shows Bea falling in love with herself at the end.
This book is perfect for someone who watches the bachelor/bachelorette or even if you do not. This book gives me hope if there was a plus size bachelorette and she did what she felt like doing. It also gives you a behind the scenes of the making of the show.
Super cute romance included. Shows Bea falling in love with herself at the end.
lostinfrance's review against another edition
2.0
I have been dragging my feet to write this because a good friend recommended this book and LOVED it. Unfortunately, I did not....and I keep rehashing this book and my issues with it and I am not sure I can put it into words that will appease anyone (but does anyone actually read my reviews? Unlikely).
I am a person who has struggled with my weight since I was little. I remember my mom's friend trying to talk to me in Sunday school when I was in 3rd grade (who does that!!??), non stop commentary from parents....bullying from school. Yes, I get it....skinny is easy, fat is hard....people need to love and accept themselves...etc. I have read the magazine articles and memes, don't get me wrong. My issue was how easy this all was....and not only easy, but how she "struggled" but not really--- as in, "my feelings are hurt", but then let me just sleep with him....the man I loved for ever appears....and I can run off with him, but nope, can't forgive him or explain why...even though I have non stop explained everything else in this book. It just wasn't feasible. Good on the author for putting a larger lady as the main character....but I didn't appreciate how THAT was the point of the whole book. That should not be the reason Bea is important/interesting. Let her be a human. Let her size not be important....just a detail, like her job.
This is the story of a social media star getting thrown on to a Bachelor like show to meet her future husband and all the reactions from her friends/social media/the men....and how she got through it and attempted to find her happily ever after.
Read if you like well written chick lit--- and don't mind that size is a character in the story.
2021 Popsugar Reading Challenge: A book that discusses body positivity
I am a person who has struggled with my weight since I was little. I remember my mom's friend trying to talk to me in Sunday school when I was in 3rd grade (who does that!!??), non stop commentary from parents....bullying from school. Yes, I get it....skinny is easy, fat is hard....people need to love and accept themselves...etc. I have read the magazine articles and memes, don't get me wrong. My issue was how easy this all was....and not only easy, but how she "struggled" but not really--- as in, "my feelings are hurt", but then let me just sleep with him....the man I loved for ever appears....and I can run off with him, but nope, can't forgive him or explain why...even though I have non stop explained everything else in this book. It just wasn't feasible. Good on the author for putting a larger lady as the main character....but I didn't appreciate how THAT was the point of the whole book. That should not be the reason Bea is important/interesting. Let her be a human. Let her size not be important....just a detail, like her job.
This is the story of a social media star getting thrown on to a Bachelor like show to meet her future husband and all the reactions from her friends/social media/the men....and how she got through it and attempted to find her happily ever after.
Read if you like well written chick lit--- and don't mind that size is a character in the story.
2021 Popsugar Reading Challenge: A book that discusses body positivity
jennamy's review against another edition
5.0
Entertaining, easy read. Perfect for fans of The Bachelor.
sunnygirlsf's review against another edition
4.0
It's been awhile since I sank into a book and simply enjoyed it. When I finished it, I immediately wanted to read other books by the same author.
alisarae's review against another edition
5.0
I was blown away by how good this was!! So smart and really cute. The final 4 guys were all amazing characters, so it kept me in suspense. I love Bea, her cool style, and her body positivity. Also, there was some surprise ace rep, who would have guessed?
lost_inabook's review against another edition
3.5
The writing style, plot twists and media format was such a fun read and although I liked Bea, the guy she ends up with is bland and every other character was predictable and forgettable.
levesc17's review against another edition
emotional
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
slow-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? No
4.5
I really enjoyed this book, but I wish there had been more of an epilogue showing the romantic couple together for longer. But, the romantic couple isn’t the main point of this book… it’s more about the heroine’s journey to understanding herself and her own fears.