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rilvil's review against another edition
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Fatphobia
tiredfangirl's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
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? Yes
4.0
As a fan of the Bachelor/ette, I was kind of scared to read this book — who wants to ruin the escapism by thinking about how problematic/miserable it is for the contestants? However, it definitely toed the line of being loving towards franchise fans while being realistic (ish — I assume) about the downsides of being on the show.
The amount of hate Bea faces and the depth of insecurity she has to overcome, while realistic, were also hard to read at times. They felt like a big contrast from the otherwise very lighthearted tone of the book, but I also see why they were important to include. I guess I would just want readers to know going in that the author is not holding back on depictions of fatphobia, and Bea’s experience with fatphobia is central to the book. It’s up to you whether that’s something you’re up for.
LOVED how everything wrapped up, and felt like the growth we saw from Bea at the end was well done — I just maybe wish the progression had started a little earlier in the book.
The amount of hate Bea faces and the depth of insecurity she has to overcome, while realistic, were also hard to read at times. They felt like a big contrast from the otherwise very lighthearted tone of the book, but I also see why they were important to include. I guess I would just want readers to know going in that the author is not holding back on depictions of fatphobia, and Bea’s experience with fatphobia is central to the book. It’s up to you whether that’s something you’re up for.
LOVED how everything wrapped up, and felt like the growth we saw from Bea at the end was well done — I just maybe wish the progression had started a little earlier in the book.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Fatphobia
daniela_cruz's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Eu estava a gostar tanto deste livro que o último terço me deixou ainda mais chateada.
Se eu tivesse que fazer uma review numa frase seria... "You had Chris Evan on the roster and chose someone else... GURL"
Eu gostei bastante dos primeiros 2/3 desde livro como uma ávida espectadora de The Bachelor e todas as suas spinoffs I ATE THIS UP mas a forma como a Bee acaba com alguém que nunca realmente luta por ela irrita-me profundamente... Simplesmente mostrar algumas das coisas que eu odeio nestes reality shows não faz com que deixe de as odiar. Também achei que a maioria dos pretendentes não foi desenvolvido o suficiente e isto inclui a sua escolha final... Gostava que tivéssemos mais um ou dois ... Vêm eu conheços tão mal que bem me lembro do nome do rapaz que gostava mas pronto the next main squeeze. Mais alguns rapazes genuínos que gostavam da Bee.
Also acho que ultrapassamos way to fast a plot line da produtora dormir com um dos concorrentes. E depois é okay porque ela é mulher e os homens também o fazem DAFUQ.
Se eu tivesse que fazer uma review numa frase seria... "You had Chris Evan on the roster and chose someone else... GURL"
Also acho que ultrapassamos way to fast a plot line da produtora dormir com um dos concorrentes. E depois é okay porque ela é mulher e os homens também o fazem DAFUQ.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Fatphobia
Moderate: Sexism
sh3s_a_rebel's review against another edition
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Fatphobia
bessadams's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
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? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Fatphobia, Infidelity, and Toxic relationship
Minor: Sexual content, Abortion, and Death of parent
kim_s96's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
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? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Fatphobia
micaelamariem's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
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
2.5
I was so excited for this book. As someone who, though I’m not plus sized, struggled with body image and low self esteem my whole life, I was ecstatic at the idea of a badass plus sized women taking the reins to prove that bigger women are beautiful and deserving of love, too (just like any body type is!). What I got instead was a main character who was similarly full of self-hatred and constantly believing that no one could truly love her, despite constant evidence to the contrary.
Now, having been hurt in the past, I can totally understand Bea’s outlook and her journey to discovering self-love was in itself a beautiful theme. However, I don’t think this was how the book was advertised and it’s not something I was prepared for. I wanted, like I said, the unwavering confidence and body positivity to help inspire me in my own struggles. So I think part of the issue is just the book being different from my expectations and that influenced my enjoyment.
Plus, Bea was a bit insufferable at times. I get it was her journey to self love but each page being “he couldn’t possibly be attracted to someone like me” was so repetitive, boring, and annoying.
And I would have also loved more male body diversity in this. It felt a bit hateful to me that Bea’s first thought was “well a heavier man I could settle for” when all bodies are beautiful!!
I did love the creativity of adding in interviews, blogs, podcasts, and messages. It created a mixed media novel and if the novel was just told in these forms, that would’ve been super fun and I would’ve enjoyed it a lot more.
But as we have it, it was hard for me to get behind because it differed from my expectations and honestly, I didn’t like the MC. 🤷🏻♀️
Now, having been hurt in the past, I can totally understand Bea’s outlook and her journey to discovering self-love was in itself a beautiful theme. However, I don’t think this was how the book was advertised and it’s not something I was prepared for. I wanted, like I said, the unwavering confidence and body positivity to help inspire me in my own struggles. So I think part of the issue is just the book being different from my expectations and that influenced my enjoyment.
Plus, Bea was a bit insufferable at times. I get it was her journey to self love but each page being “he couldn’t possibly be attracted to someone like me” was so repetitive, boring, and annoying.
And I would have also loved more male body diversity in this. It felt a bit hateful to me that Bea’s first thought was “well a heavier man I could settle for” when all bodies are beautiful!!
I did love the creativity of adding in interviews, blogs, podcasts, and messages. It created a mixed media novel and if the novel was just told in these forms, that would’ve been super fun and I would’ve enjoyed it a lot more.
But as we have it, it was hard for me to get behind because it differed from my expectations and honestly, I didn’t like the MC. 🤷🏻♀️
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body shaming, Bullying, Cursing, Fatphobia, Infidelity, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Grief, Acephobia/Arophobia, Abandonment, and Alcohol
Minor: Death of parent
infjkiki's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body shaming, Bullying, Fatphobia, Infidelity, and Abandonment
Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders
alienistdorah's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
fast-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? It's complicated
5.0
I had no idea what I was getting into when reading this book [well kind of after reading the synopsis lol] but I loved it. The way comments, tweets, articles, etc were included was chefs' kiss. The show was amazing, it felt like I was watching TV for real! The guys were all different and so fun to keep up with!
Wyatt was so sweet! Sam was honestly my fave of the men lmao. Luc was so fun and such a flirt lol. Asher was cute! Ray needs to see a therapist tbh...I was cheering for all of them sometimes and other times I caught myself hating on all of em lmao. Idk how the show is gonna top this season lowkey.
Overall I love the book, my favorite characters are Gwen, Sam, Marin, Linus, and lowkey Luc but dont tell nobody!
Wyatt was so sweet! Sam was honestly my fave of the men lmao. Luc was so fun and such a flirt lol. Asher was cute! Ray needs to see a therapist tbh...I was cheering for all of them sometimes and other times I caught myself hating on all of em lmao. Idk how the show is gonna top this season lowkey.
Overall I love the book, my favorite characters are Gwen, Sam, Marin, Linus, and lowkey Luc but dont tell nobody!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Fatphobia