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alejaja's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
inspiring
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
3.75
Content Warnings
Moderate: Fatphobia and Sexual harassment
legalplanner's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
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
4.5
Dancers taking charge of their career path, couldn’t put this down.
I was a little uneasy when j first picked up this book because we know that Addie our lead character is fat and proud. I was prepared for the typical tropes. I was pleasantly surprised to find that this did not lean as heavily into those.
Addie has gotten her dream opportunity and is set to take it until she realizes she doesn’t have the money to do it. This is where the idea of doing a secret burlesque show to raise funds come into play.
There is tight knit friendship, body positivity even though we all have insecurities, and banding together to beat the man down. I was shocked by how powerful Addies self love was. Even when she was insecure she was constantly telling herself she was worthy. That was in powering as someone who was always told she was not thin enough for dance. I loved how the girls stood up to the misogyny of their outfits for dance because I feel that in my soul. As a busty gal myself that made me smile and go this. This should be applied everywhere.
Overall the story was quick, didn’t feel to whiny like some teen fat focused dramas can be, and was deeply empowering for a former dancer and fellow fat friend. I love the embracing of the word and not letting it hold negativity like many want it to. Overall 4.5/5 stars.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Fatphobia, Sexism, and Sexual harassment
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