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thebabybookworm's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
This was fun to listen to, I really appreciate the narrator’s charm and talent. The book would have benefits from a little more character development, especially from the supporting roles, but I really likes this book. It would make a great movie! I recommend this book.
Content Warnings
Minor: Body shaming, Fatphobia, Misogyny, and Sexual content
suzyb22's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I hate the blog posts and podcast transcripts.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Fatphobia
Minor: Sexual content
jude7's review against another edition
emotional
funny
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Fatphobia, Infidelity, and Sexual content
Minor: Sexual assault
madsmcw_reads's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I started this one on audio but quickly switched over to the physical because it had a lot of mixed media type things in it: texting threads, podcast transcript, magazine articles, blog posts, etc. I liked all of that stuff but it was way easier to read than listen to!
I'll be the first to admit that I don't watch any of the Bachelor franchise and don't really get it, but I really enjoyed this book's take on it and seeing all of the behind the scenes stuff. The dates were fun and it never felt repetitive which I was worried about.
I truly loved the personal growth Bea had throughout the story. She was stubborn but let her loved ones in to guide her and was just a completely different person by the end of the journey.
There were so many side characters I loved. Sam was just adorable, Asher and his kids had my heart, and Bea's family was just hilarious but so supportive.
The ending was perfection and made me so happy. Overall I enjoyed this one much more than I thought I would and I'm glad I read it!
I'll be the first to admit that I don't watch any of the Bachelor franchise and don't really get it, but I really enjoyed this book's take on it and seeing all of the behind the scenes stuff. The dates were fun and it never felt repetitive which I was worried about.
I truly loved the personal growth Bea had throughout the story. She was stubborn but let her loved ones in to guide her and was just a completely different person by the end of the journey.
There were so many side characters I loved. Sam was just adorable, Asher and his kids had my heart, and Bea's family was just hilarious but so supportive.
The ending was perfection and made me so happy. Overall I enjoyed this one much more than I thought I would and I'm glad I read it!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying and Fatphobia
Moderate: Infidelity
Minor: Sexual content
meggiemeggie52's review against another edition
emotional
funny
reflective
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? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body shaming, Bullying, and Fatphobia
Moderate: Cursing and Sexual content
Minor: Sexual harassment
While nothing is *graphic*, a big part of the book is that the plus-size MC has a history of being bullied and body shamed. The book itself isn't fatphobic, but characters in the book are. There's a brief attempt at sexual harassment/almost-assault, but MC stops it before it goes too far.sgonzo's review
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body shaming, Bullying, and Fatphobia
Minor: Sexual content, Toxic relationship, and Toxic friendship
jackiepreston's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
medium-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
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body shaming, Bullying, Fatphobia, and Infidelity
Moderate: Sexual content
Minor: Rape, Sexual assault, and Sexual harassment
readwithde's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
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
4.25
Plus-sized fashion blogger becomes the next "bachelorette" for a reality dating series; what could go wrong?
When I first heard about One to Watch, I was both intrigued and scared: would it be inspiring or another fakeout for this plus-sized reader? I was so scared of it belittling the main issue for the sake of romance that I waited nearly a year to read it, but I'm so glad I gave it a chance.
It takes a special book for me to read it in 3 days or less, but I finished One to Watch in just over a day, less than 30 hrs. Everything was so real, so down to earth; nothing was whitewashed or covered up. Though I initially felt disconnected to Bea, I grew to love and understand her.
Her relationships with the guys was all secondary to me; the real story was the growth each character made in order to be more of themselves, to lean into their unique identity and own that, which is still a needed and relevant topic, even in this highly tolerant era.
The book showcased diversity in race (white, asian, french, black), sexuality (aro/ace, non-binary, bi, lesbian) and sex positivity, social dynamics (farmers, lawyers, coaches, bloggers, celebrities, teachers, doctors), and obviously size.
The story handles all of this with grace and sensitivity and reality, which you wouldn't expect from a romance/rom-com novel based on the premise of a Bachelor-esque reality show. This book challenged me and suprised me, and I hope to become a brave and accepting of my body and identity as Bea became with hers.
When I first heard about One to Watch, I was both intrigued and scared: would it be inspiring or another fakeout for this plus-sized reader? I was so scared of it belittling the main issue for the sake of romance that I waited nearly a year to read it, but I'm so glad I gave it a chance.
It takes a special book for me to read it in 3 days or less, but I finished One to Watch in just over a day, less than 30 hrs. Everything was so real, so down to earth; nothing was whitewashed or covered up. Though I initially felt disconnected to Bea, I grew to love and understand her.
Her relationships with the guys was all secondary to me; the real story was the growth each character made in order to be more of themselves, to lean into their unique identity and own that, which is still a needed and relevant topic, even in this highly tolerant era.
The book showcased diversity in race (white, asian, french, black), sexuality (aro/ace, non-binary, bi, lesbian) and sex positivity, social dynamics (farmers, lawyers, coaches, bloggers, celebrities, teachers, doctors), and obviously size.
The story handles all of this with grace and sensitivity and reality, which you wouldn't expect from a romance/rom-com novel based on the premise of a Bachelor-esque reality show. This book challenged me and suprised me, and I hope to become a brave and accepting of my body and identity as Bea became with hers.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Body shaming and Fatphobia
Minor: Bullying, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Sexual content, Acephobia/Arophobia, and Gaslighting
reads2cope's review
2.0
I found this book repetitive and dull except for when it was triggering (infidelity, intense bullying, online harassment, and more) or unbelievable (the main character hurting/shaming other women while being portrayed as a feminist icon, the way some minority characters were written, the whole Morocco trip, and many of the podcast or fake articles)
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body shaming, Bullying, Fatphobia, Infidelity, Misogyny, Sexism, Sexual content, and Toxic relationship
oliviabriscoe's review against another edition
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body shaming, Bullying, Fatphobia, Misogyny, and Sexual content