cancourtneyread's review
5.0
EVERY GIRL SHOULD READ THIS BOOK!
Heck it would even be good for guys to read. This book tackled an issue that almost every person deals with at some point in their lives. Weight. Either too big, or too skinny, or not enough muscle, whatever, it's an issue that a lot of people deal with and was told in this amazingly beautiful way by my new girl crush Alessandra Thomas. This book should be required reading it was so freaking good! Changed my life! Please, please, please do yourself a favor and read this book!
Heck it would even be good for guys to read. This book tackled an issue that almost every person deals with at some point in their lives. Weight. Either too big, or too skinny, or not enough muscle, whatever, it's an issue that a lot of people deal with and was told in this amazingly beautiful way by my new girl crush Alessandra Thomas. This book should be required reading it was so freaking good! Changed my life! Please, please, please do yourself a favor and read this book!
kayla_llbr's review
5.0
**ARC provided in exchange for an honest review**
We live in a society that demands perfection. And perfection is usually wrapped up in a size 2 package. For me, Picture Perfect is one of those books that is a must read! As a girl on the thicker side of life, I always find it hard to identify with heroines that have the most desirable looks, and perfect bodies. In my world, that is not real. Because of the raw honesty of the main character, Cat, and her journey of self-discovery, I found Picture Perfect not only enjoyable, but a story I can identify with.
After an accident shatters Cat's leg, she finds the cocktail of steroids, good food, yoga pants and sedimentary lifestyle has caused her to gain 60 lbs and jump from a size 2 to a 12. For most girls, weight gain is devastating as is. But for Cat, her situation is exacerbated by her modeling background.
In an effort to raise her self-esteem, a therapist assigns Cat to pose for a human-form art class. This is how she finds herself posing for Nate. Nate is buff, beautiful and oh so sweet.
Yes, ladies. Nate is one big slice of swoon-worthy beefcake. He is incredibly sweet, supportive and sexy. Cat finds herself feeling beautiful in Nate's light. But the one lesson that every girl needs to learn is that you cannot find your beauty in the eyes of someone else.
But when Cat enters a Real Woman Project, Nate becomes less supportive and soon a past secret threatens to undo not only Cat's confidence, but the relationship between her and Nate...
Picture Perfect is a very well-written story about a girl learning to find her own inner beauty again. I think for all of us girls that have struggled with weight, or low self-esteem, Picture Perfect is our story too. There is a deep sadness in judging your own worth as a person with the expectations placed on us by not only our peers, but by the media. Why do we associate plus size with fat or unattractive or less than perfect?
All of those woman above are plus size and look how confident and sexy they are! They look happy and proud of the bodies they have!!! Beauty is not one-size fits all. It comes in all forms, and as women, we should support and encourage others to feel comfortable in their own skin.
I cannot recommend this book enough.
4.5 stars*
We live in a society that demands perfection. And perfection is usually wrapped up in a size 2 package. For me, Picture Perfect is one of those books that is a must read! As a girl on the thicker side of life, I always find it hard to identify with heroines that have the most desirable looks, and perfect bodies. In my world, that is not real. Because of the raw honesty of the main character, Cat, and her journey of self-discovery, I found Picture Perfect not only enjoyable, but a story I can identify with.
After an accident shatters Cat's leg, she finds the cocktail of steroids, good food, yoga pants and sedimentary lifestyle has caused her to gain 60 lbs and jump from a size 2 to a 12. For most girls, weight gain is devastating as is. But for Cat, her situation is exacerbated by her modeling background.
In an effort to raise her self-esteem, a therapist assigns Cat to pose for a human-form art class. This is how she finds herself posing for Nate. Nate is buff, beautiful and oh so sweet.
"This is what a woman looks like. This is what made the masters so hungry to paint. They all knew better than the dumbass fashion magazines, Cat. Trust me. It's amazing how so many curves can all come together into something so absolutely visually perfect."
Yes, ladies. Nate is one big slice of swoon-worthy beefcake. He is incredibly sweet, supportive and sexy. Cat finds herself feeling beautiful in Nate's light. But the one lesson that every girl needs to learn is that you cannot find your beauty in the eyes of someone else.
"I promise you, I'm telling you this for your own good. But you and the boy are young. So many things can happen, and his presence in your life is not guaranteed forever. I don't want him to become a crutch."
But when Cat enters a Real Woman Project, Nate becomes less supportive and soon a past secret threatens to undo not only Cat's confidence, but the relationship between her and Nate...
Picture Perfect is a very well-written story about a girl learning to find her own inner beauty again. I think for all of us girls that have struggled with weight, or low self-esteem, Picture Perfect is our story too. There is a deep sadness in judging your own worth as a person with the expectations placed on us by not only our peers, but by the media. Why do we associate plus size with fat or unattractive or less than perfect?
All of those woman above are plus size and look how confident and sexy they are! They look happy and proud of the bodies they have!!! Beauty is not one-size fits all. It comes in all forms, and as women, we should support and encourage others to feel comfortable in their own skin.
I cannot recommend this book enough.
4.5 stars*
mayris88's review
5.0
No tengo palabras para describir lo bien que este libro me hizo sentir, es algo que necesitaba.
Soy una chica con sobrepeso y la verdad, esta historia me abrió los ojos respecto a muchos aspectos de mi vida. Puedo decir que al terminarlo, vi mi cuerpo de una manera completamente distinta.
No hay nada de este libro que no me haya fascinado, la historia, los personajes, todo fue absolutamente perfecto.
Para mi Cat es un modelo a seguir, Nate, el novio perfecto y Joey la mejor amiga que cualquiera pudiera soñar.
Este es y será uno de los libros que se siempre va a tener un lugar muy especial en mi corazón.
Y finalmente, no puedo esperar para leer más libros de la maravillosa mente de Alessandra Thomas, que definitivamente se ha convertido en una de mis autoras favoritas.
Soy una chica con sobrepeso y la verdad, esta historia me abrió los ojos respecto a muchos aspectos de mi vida. Puedo decir que al terminarlo, vi mi cuerpo de una manera completamente distinta.
No hay nada de este libro que no me haya fascinado, la historia, los personajes, todo fue absolutamente perfecto.
Para mi Cat es un modelo a seguir, Nate, el novio perfecto y Joey la mejor amiga que cualquiera pudiera soñar.
Este es y será uno de los libros que se siempre va a tener un lugar muy especial en mi corazón.
Y finalmente, no puedo esperar para leer más libros de la maravillosa mente de Alessandra Thomas, que definitivamente se ha convertido en una de mis autoras favoritas.
melodicfate's review
4.0
This book was such a good example of wonderfully relatable and real New Adult. I loved how it was about a girl who wasn't skinny and beautiful, at least in the fashion magazine way. It had great themes in it about having to love yourself before anyone else could, and how being beautiful doesn't mean you have to be thin.
Cat was such a good main character. I didn't like when she'd get overly depressed, but then she lost everything because of her accident. She hated the way she looked, and just wanted to be how she used to be. When Cat finally accepted that she had to deal with how depressed she was, I gladly watched her take charge and go talk to someone. This of course led her to the nude modeling job where she ran into Nate, who she'd previously met when her love interest from a year ago dumped her. Cat grew so much over the course of this novel, and I loved watching her do it. She grew from a depressed, self-conscious woman to someone who was confident and totally comfortable in her own skin. It was wonderful and motivating to read about.
I loved Nate, as well. He was so great for Cat. He took her rock climbing to make her feel good about herself, told her she looked great, and just generally did things to show her how beautiful she was, inside and out. I thought he was great, and when we learned his backstory, I was sad. But then, I understood why he acted how he did, and I ended up forgiving him, and hoping Cat would too.
As for the side characters, only Joey was very involved in the story. But then, she was a great character. I loved how she supported Cat through everything, and didn't hate that she gained weight. She wanted Cat to be happy in her own skin, and stood by her through thick and thin. Everyone needs friends like that, and I love how the author included such a wonderful friend in this story.
The plot of the novel was great. It was all about Cat finally figuring out how to be comfortable in her own skin. It had a lot to do with self-image, and figuring out that there is more than one type of beauty. I thought that that part was done extremely well. Then, of course, there was the romance between Nate and Cat. I thought their relationship was great, and couldn't wait to see if they got their happy ending. It all made for one totally interesting story that I couldn't put down.
All in all, this book was really good. I love the fact that it's a New Adult story too, because it's so real and relatable, especially for people in this age range. Everyone sees all these fashion magazines and supermodels all the time, and people wonder why they aren't like that. I think that this book should be read by a lot more people, because it has some really great themes in it. Not only that, it comes with a wonderful story about a girl finding her true self, and coming to terms with who that person is. Picture Perfect is definitely not a book you should miss, especially if you like the New Adult category.
Cat was such a good main character. I didn't like when she'd get overly depressed, but then she lost everything because of her accident. She hated the way she looked, and just wanted to be how she used to be. When Cat finally accepted that she had to deal with how depressed she was, I gladly watched her take charge and go talk to someone. This of course led her to the nude modeling job where she ran into Nate, who she'd previously met when her love interest from a year ago dumped her. Cat grew so much over the course of this novel, and I loved watching her do it. She grew from a depressed, self-conscious woman to someone who was confident and totally comfortable in her own skin. It was wonderful and motivating to read about.
I loved Nate, as well. He was so great for Cat. He took her rock climbing to make her feel good about herself, told her she looked great, and just generally did things to show her how beautiful she was, inside and out. I thought he was great, and when we learned his backstory, I was sad. But then, I understood why he acted how he did, and I ended up forgiving him, and hoping Cat would too.
As for the side characters, only Joey was very involved in the story. But then, she was a great character. I loved how she supported Cat through everything, and didn't hate that she gained weight. She wanted Cat to be happy in her own skin, and stood by her through thick and thin. Everyone needs friends like that, and I love how the author included such a wonderful friend in this story.
The plot of the novel was great. It was all about Cat finally figuring out how to be comfortable in her own skin. It had a lot to do with self-image, and figuring out that there is more than one type of beauty. I thought that that part was done extremely well. Then, of course, there was the romance between Nate and Cat. I thought their relationship was great, and couldn't wait to see if they got their happy ending. It all made for one totally interesting story that I couldn't put down.
All in all, this book was really good. I love the fact that it's a New Adult story too, because it's so real and relatable, especially for people in this age range. Everyone sees all these fashion magazines and supermodels all the time, and people wonder why they aren't like that. I think that this book should be read by a lot more people, because it has some really great themes in it. Not only that, it comes with a wonderful story about a girl finding her true self, and coming to terms with who that person is. Picture Perfect is definitely not a book you should miss, especially if you like the New Adult category.
onceuponahardback's review
3.0
Okay, so the end of Picture Perfect mostly redeems the first 3/4 of the book. Mostly. I do love the message of the ending, which can be boiled down to "True beauty really does come from within."
How much better would the world be if women never had to believe that their dress size was the only thing about them that mattered? I believe women should be encouraged to be healthy and strong, whatever that looks like for each individual. I believe women should be told from birth that true desirability comes from their soul, not from society's definition of sex appeal.
The end of Picture Perfect delivered that message. The rest of the story....
I felt like too much time was spent gushing over the sex. Cat seemed to have a two track mind. One was her fat rolls, the other was sex. Love and romance mean far more than just having sex with your partner. The author had glimmers of this idea. Cat doesn't want to tell Nate she loves him during or after they have sex. Good. They `do other things' like cooking together, talking, etc. Nice. But those instances felt like feeble, token gestures. They were told, not shown, and glossed over, drowned in all the "OMG he's kissing all over my body, that must mean he loves my body!"
I would have liked to read more instances of Nate and Cat doing things other than having sex. The rock climbing was good. What about bicycling? Swimming? Canoeing? The author's attention to the sex scenes almost to the exclusion of other activities shows, in my humble opinion, where the true focus of the story lies. Yes, this is a romance of sorts, but to me, true romance happens when clothes are on. Chapters detailing a bicycle tour around Philly are not required. But a few paragraphs about such a trip, with silly attempts at holding hands while riding side by side, and how the activity makes Cat feel strong would deliver much more romance for me than just falling into bed. Canoeing requires teamwork, partnership, respect and learning to trust. That is developing a romance.
And that leads me to the sex scenes. In general, I found the narrative to be so...what's the word I'm looking for? Jumpy? Spastic? Convoluted? I don't know. I just know that I found them to be anything but sexy, romantic, or exciting. I like a sex scene that makes me blush or daydream at least.These sex scenes did not deliver much of that for me.
I would also have liked to read more about Cat's journey from "Nate makes me feel beautiful" to "I make me feel beautiful." For me, THAT is where the meat of the story lies. All we are told is that Cat throws herself into her design work, and spends hours in the studio. Suddenly she knows she is comfortable in her own skin. I would have like to have been shown. Does Cat try on her creations? How does it feel to wear clothes that don't pinch, bind or bunch up? How does she feel looking at herself in the mirror? How does seeing her scar in the reflection make her feel? Does she find it gives her character? Is it a symbol of her strength? There could have been so much more of a triumph to Cat's journey of self discovery. What a missed opportunity.
For me, Picture Perfect would be closer to perfect if:
a) More emphasis was put on the romance than the sex. In my humble opinion the sex scenes were not good enough to be erotica, which means the story would be better served if there was less of it.
b) The first 3/4 of the book could be cut back to 1/2 the story, about Cat's background, her issues and how being with Nate starts her on the path to accepting her `new' body. The third quarter should be about the details of that journey, and include Nate challenging Cat to put herself `out there' more. The last quarter should comprise the aftermath of Thanksgiving, and Cat's realization that she is beautiful just the way she is.
c.)Character Development is a huge miss here. I didn't feel connected to any of the characters. Questions are left open-ended about certain aspects of their lives. Very frustrating on that part.
I'm going to judge this book harshly and give it a 3 out of 5 stars. Some good, mostly let downs, but good morals overall.
How much better would the world be if women never had to believe that their dress size was the only thing about them that mattered? I believe women should be encouraged to be healthy and strong, whatever that looks like for each individual. I believe women should be told from birth that true desirability comes from their soul, not from society's definition of sex appeal.
The end of Picture Perfect delivered that message. The rest of the story....
I felt like too much time was spent gushing over the sex. Cat seemed to have a two track mind. One was her fat rolls, the other was sex. Love and romance mean far more than just having sex with your partner. The author had glimmers of this idea. Cat doesn't want to tell Nate she loves him during or after they have sex. Good. They `do other things' like cooking together, talking, etc. Nice. But those instances felt like feeble, token gestures. They were told, not shown, and glossed over, drowned in all the "OMG he's kissing all over my body, that must mean he loves my body!"
I would have liked to read more instances of Nate and Cat doing things other than having sex. The rock climbing was good. What about bicycling? Swimming? Canoeing? The author's attention to the sex scenes almost to the exclusion of other activities shows, in my humble opinion, where the true focus of the story lies. Yes, this is a romance of sorts, but to me, true romance happens when clothes are on. Chapters detailing a bicycle tour around Philly are not required. But a few paragraphs about such a trip, with silly attempts at holding hands while riding side by side, and how the activity makes Cat feel strong would deliver much more romance for me than just falling into bed. Canoeing requires teamwork, partnership, respect and learning to trust. That is developing a romance.
And that leads me to the sex scenes. In general, I found the narrative to be so...what's the word I'm looking for? Jumpy? Spastic? Convoluted? I don't know. I just know that I found them to be anything but sexy, romantic, or exciting. I like a sex scene that makes me blush or daydream at least.These sex scenes did not deliver much of that for me.
I would also have liked to read more about Cat's journey from "Nate makes me feel beautiful" to "I make me feel beautiful." For me, THAT is where the meat of the story lies. All we are told is that Cat throws herself into her design work, and spends hours in the studio. Suddenly she knows she is comfortable in her own skin. I would have like to have been shown. Does Cat try on her creations? How does it feel to wear clothes that don't pinch, bind or bunch up? How does she feel looking at herself in the mirror? How does seeing her scar in the reflection make her feel? Does she find it gives her character? Is it a symbol of her strength? There could have been so much more of a triumph to Cat's journey of self discovery. What a missed opportunity.
For me, Picture Perfect would be closer to perfect if:
a) More emphasis was put on the romance than the sex. In my humble opinion the sex scenes were not good enough to be erotica, which means the story would be better served if there was less of it.
b) The first 3/4 of the book could be cut back to 1/2 the story, about Cat's background, her issues and how being with Nate starts her on the path to accepting her `new' body. The third quarter should be about the details of that journey, and include Nate challenging Cat to put herself `out there' more. The last quarter should comprise the aftermath of Thanksgiving, and Cat's realization that she is beautiful just the way she is.
c.)Character Development is a huge miss here. I didn't feel connected to any of the characters. Questions are left open-ended about certain aspects of their lives. Very frustrating on that part.
I'm going to judge this book harshly and give it a 3 out of 5 stars. Some good, mostly let downs, but good morals overall.
missriki's review
5.0
I devoured Picture Perfect in one sitting. It is an irresistible story! I was hooked from the first paragraph hearing about Cat’s struggle to find something to wear in a closet full of her old clothes. What woman hasn’t had body issues at some point in her life? Alessandra Thomas tells the story of Catherine, better known as Cat, who used to be a slim girl who made money for college modeling high fashion. Fast forward past a horse riding accident that leaves her leg broken and her body sixty pounds heavier and we find her struggling with body image issues.
When Cat takes a huge step forward in regaining her confidence she runs into Nate, a seemingly perfect man who adores Cat just the way she is. Everything is going along perfectly in a storybook romance when Nate’s past comes to shock Cat and make her question everything she thought she knew about him.
Alessandra Thomas writes a likeable cast of characters and drew me into the story from page one. Cat could have easily come off as body-obsessed and shallow, but Thomas writes her as completely honest and relatable. I fell in love with Nate from his first appearance and had high hopes for his romance with Cat throughout the book. Thomas writes wonderfully steamy sex scenes that are just hot enough for you to hope a stranger isn’t reading over your shoulder.
This book is classified in the somewhat new genre of New Adult that focuses on the lives of college-aged women. They’re very fun books with just a little more of the sexy than a young adult novel. I simply could not put this book down. It is quick-paced and fun in every way. If you’re looking for a smart, readable story with a strong female character and a steamy love affair, get your hands on Picture Perfect.
When Cat takes a huge step forward in regaining her confidence she runs into Nate, a seemingly perfect man who adores Cat just the way she is. Everything is going along perfectly in a storybook romance when Nate’s past comes to shock Cat and make her question everything she thought she knew about him.
Alessandra Thomas writes a likeable cast of characters and drew me into the story from page one. Cat could have easily come off as body-obsessed and shallow, but Thomas writes her as completely honest and relatable. I fell in love with Nate from his first appearance and had high hopes for his romance with Cat throughout the book. Thomas writes wonderfully steamy sex scenes that are just hot enough for you to hope a stranger isn’t reading over your shoulder.
This book is classified in the somewhat new genre of New Adult that focuses on the lives of college-aged women. They’re very fun books with just a little more of the sexy than a young adult novel. I simply could not put this book down. It is quick-paced and fun in every way. If you’re looking for a smart, readable story with a strong female character and a steamy love affair, get your hands on Picture Perfect.
lenoreo's review
5.0
4.5 stars -- I was worried when I started this one that I wouldn't be able to take a character hating her fat self when she was skinnier than me... But this really was about Cat's story, and about her hating not being the her she used to be. There was so much to her background that set her up to feel like she wasn't worth it in her new body -- she really had placed so much of her own worth on how she looked before, so it was a huge blow in some ways. Ms. Thomas did a fabulous job of dealing with this subject in a...damn, don't you hate it when you can't come up with the word you want. It was respectful and real and sensitive -- I guess sensitive was the one I was looking for. Dr. Albright's character was a welcome one, and the traps that Cat would fall into were real ones that I can see so many people falling into. I guess the half a star loss would be that the transition between hating herself and learning to love who she was was pretty good, but I felt I missed a step in there. COuld be just me though.
And then there's Nate. He was a perfect foil for Cat, and I enjoyed that he had his own story to tell wrt weight and being happy with who you are. And the chemistry between them was off the charts.... And that just topped off a fabulous storyline that needed to be told.
And then there's Nate. He was a perfect foil for Cat, and I enjoyed that he had his own story to tell wrt weight and being happy with who you are. And the chemistry between them was off the charts.... And that just topped off a fabulous storyline that needed to be told.
michalice's review
5.0
I have had these books on my wish list for a while, so when I saw Picture Perfect was free on amazon I knew it was a sign telling me I HAD to get it, and with one click I had it ready and waiting, and it didn't really have to wait that long as I dropped everything to read this.
Within two chapters of Picture Perfect my heart was breaking for Cat, going from someone who thinks she has it all, boyfriend, great friends, fantastic body, and a modelling job, to someone who's boyfriend isn't interested, friends who don't act as friendly, and a body she doesn't think of as amazing.
I struggle with my own body image, I have done sine I was in senior school and someone made one little comment to me, from then on I only ever saw myself as fat. Looking back at photos I can't believe how skinny I really was, not stick thin skinny, just normal skinny for my age, but that comment devastated me, and even to this day I refuse to wear clothes that are too tight, I don't wear skirts or dresses in case they show off my fat parts. It's demoralising and ridiculous how much that comment affected me, and seeing how Cat struggles with new new body size was something I could easily relate to and empathise with. She is full of self doubt and it is clearly portrayed in the pages. We see her struggling ever day to try to live in this new body and make the most of it. While she has a great friend in Joey, who is so supportive and caring towards Cat, it doesn't help Cat think differently. Joey quickly steps in to help her friend in need, and takes her to speak to someone. But these meeting only help Cat slightly and it takes something drastic for Cat to really see the truth. Cat is a character I can see myself in, and this it what makes her unique for me, it's very rare that I can find a character that appeals to me on a deeper level, someone who I can easily relate to (minus the modelling part, obviously).
I love how supportive Joey is towards Cat and how she tries to make her see sense in the reality of the situation, and not the reality Cat sees. She is what a best friend ought to be like.
Nate.....what can I say about him. I love the connection they have from the past, and how he fumbles his words when he speaks to Cat. I love how he is persistent in showing his feelings towards Cat, and almost makes her see herself in a new light. I do have some issues with how much she actually relied on him to make herself feel better and more confident, and while the relationship isn't necessary a bad one, I do think Cat should have taken a step back to really evaluate herself and use Nathan less as a crutch, and more as a person.
Picture perfect was a great read and a real eye opening one too. I ended up staying up till 2.30am to finish this book, and it was definitely worth the lack of sleep. Seeing how Cat tried to overcome her self doubt and self confidence issues was a slow process. Yes there were times when she seemed to find her strength again, but a lot of it did revolve around Nate, and I know he is being supportive and encouraging for her, he just needed to take a step back. However when a secret from the past comes back to haunt them, Cat is shocked and hurt, and THIS is the force that drives her, it makes her SEE what an amazing person she really is, what she is really capable of and basically kicks her up the butt and makes her do something about her confidence, or lack of. What Cat creates from this shocking past sounded absolutely amazing and I would have loved to have seen some of her creations, the only question I have after finishing Picture Perfect is did she win? :)
Within two chapters of Picture Perfect my heart was breaking for Cat, going from someone who thinks she has it all, boyfriend, great friends, fantastic body, and a modelling job, to someone who's boyfriend isn't interested, friends who don't act as friendly, and a body she doesn't think of as amazing.
I struggle with my own body image, I have done sine I was in senior school and someone made one little comment to me, from then on I only ever saw myself as fat. Looking back at photos I can't believe how skinny I really was, not stick thin skinny, just normal skinny for my age, but that comment devastated me, and even to this day I refuse to wear clothes that are too tight, I don't wear skirts or dresses in case they show off my fat parts. It's demoralising and ridiculous how much that comment affected me, and seeing how Cat struggles with new new body size was something I could easily relate to and empathise with. She is full of self doubt and it is clearly portrayed in the pages. We see her struggling ever day to try to live in this new body and make the most of it. While she has a great friend in Joey, who is so supportive and caring towards Cat, it doesn't help Cat think differently. Joey quickly steps in to help her friend in need, and takes her to speak to someone. But these meeting only help Cat slightly and it takes something drastic for Cat to really see the truth. Cat is a character I can see myself in, and this it what makes her unique for me, it's very rare that I can find a character that appeals to me on a deeper level, someone who I can easily relate to (minus the modelling part, obviously).
I love how supportive Joey is towards Cat and how she tries to make her see sense in the reality of the situation, and not the reality Cat sees. She is what a best friend ought to be like.
Nate.....what can I say about him. I love the connection they have from the past, and how he fumbles his words when he speaks to Cat. I love how he is persistent in showing his feelings towards Cat, and almost makes her see herself in a new light. I do have some issues with how much she actually relied on him to make herself feel better and more confident, and while the relationship isn't necessary a bad one, I do think Cat should have taken a step back to really evaluate herself and use Nathan less as a crutch, and more as a person.
Picture perfect was a great read and a real eye opening one too. I ended up staying up till 2.30am to finish this book, and it was definitely worth the lack of sleep. Seeing how Cat tried to overcome her self doubt and self confidence issues was a slow process. Yes there were times when she seemed to find her strength again, but a lot of it did revolve around Nate, and I know he is being supportive and encouraging for her, he just needed to take a step back. However when a secret from the past comes back to haunt them, Cat is shocked and hurt, and THIS is the force that drives her, it makes her SEE what an amazing person she really is, what she is really capable of and basically kicks her up the butt and makes her do something about her confidence, or lack of. What Cat creates from this shocking past sounded absolutely amazing and I would have loved to have seen some of her creations, the only question I have after finishing Picture Perfect is did she win? :)
izziede's review
1.0
I couldn't read it I just had to give up. The heroine has an accident and has serious injuries and as a result of lack of mobility and change to lifestyle puts on quite a bit of weight. I think this is a really sensitive subject and the author would have been better not mentioning specific sizes. What is small/big/tall/short to each person to me is all about perspective. Once you say she is a size 12 people form an opinion, the women that are larger and smaller than that size can perceive her thoughts actions based on their own size or their friends/peers sizes.
She has low esteem about her body image but she goes on and on and on about it.
She has low esteem about her body image but she goes on and on and on about it.