thetinysnail's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Fatphobia and Body shaming
Minor: Emotional abuse and Bullying
darkndani's review against another edition
4.0
4.5***
This was such a cute book! It’s like Dumplin’ meets K-pop.
I loved the plus size and queer rep. All of the pop culture references, which I normally don’t but this was great. And honestly just all of K-pop was great. I would love to see this become a movie because the story was made for the screen.
Also really love seeing a bisexual girl get with a guy. We love to see wlw books too, don’t get me wrong! One of my favorites for sure! But it’s nice to feel seen and to talk about all sides of bisexuality. And sometimes that means dating the opposite sex.
This was such a cute book! It’s like Dumplin’ meets K-pop.
I loved the plus size and queer rep. All of the pop culture references, which I normally don’t but this was great. And honestly just all of K-pop was great. I would love to see this become a movie because the story was made for the screen.
Also really love seeing a bisexual girl get with a guy. We love to see wlw books too, don’t get me wrong! One of my favorites for sure! But it’s nice to feel seen and to talk about all sides of bisexuality. And sometimes that means dating the opposite sex.
achaperonwrites's review against another edition
3.0
“You are beautiful. Don’t let anyone, not even yourself, tell you any different.”
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alexikakon's review against another edition
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
ark99's review against another edition
4.0
Very entertaining book. I listened to the audiobook of this, and the way the audiobook was narrated wasn't really my favorite, and it got a little annoying at times, but it's a pretty good contemporary. Good representation and it kept me engaged in the book because of the competition aspect of the book.
positivelybooked's review against another edition
4.0
A really cute story that had me rooting for Skye Shin the whole time.
crystal_reading's review against another edition
4.0
Review copy: Digital ARC via Edelweiss
This was a super cute romance and I appreciated that Skye loved her body and would not be shamed for it though others tried. She has some family issues along those lines, but she is trying hard to be true to herself.
The storyline was fun and since I was looking for something that I could use for a little escapism, it worked perfectly. There's romance and a little drama with the reality show. If there's a complaint is is about cuteness overload. The romance is a bit on the perfect side, but that is just what I was craving so it worked for me. For those who enjoy K-Pop and Korean media in general, this will be one they won't want to miss.
This was a super cute romance and I appreciated that Skye loved her body and would not be shamed for it though others tried. She has some family issues along those lines, but she is trying hard to be true to herself.
The storyline was fun and since I was looking for something that I could use for a little escapism, it worked perfectly. There's romance and a little drama with the reality show. If there's a complaint is is about cuteness overload. The romance is a bit on the perfect side, but that is just what I was craving so it worked for me. For those who enjoy K-Pop and Korean media in general, this will be one they won't want to miss.
madkc4ever's review against another edition
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.5
girlbosslindsey's review against another edition
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
Gotta be honest this felt lowkey middle grade. But like it was cute. Hated the Harry Potter references though. Just love to read about the kpop industry it is so interesting. Not that this was that specifically but it kind of was.