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kegila's review against another edition
slow-paced
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
2.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Eating disorder, Sexism, and Toxic relationship
kaitlinnoodles's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
A thoroughly entertaining and hilarious read, with a lot of engaging literary layers and pop culture references (plus women in STEM fields!). I love the way the author gives positive, confident agency to fat characters. However, there isn’t a lot of body diversity (or any other kind) outside of the main character.
The narrator for the audiobook is excellent.
The sex scenes are descriptively explicit but, aside from the fanfic blurbs, there are only 2-3 scenes, none with significant kink.
The narrator for the audiobook is excellent.
The sex scenes are descriptively explicit but, aside from the fanfic blurbs, there are only 2-3 scenes, none with significant kink.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body shaming, Bullying, Cursing, Emotional abuse, Fatphobia, and Sexual content
Minor: Misogyny, Toxic relationship, Blood, Medical content, Toxic friendship, Alcohol, Sexual harassment, and Injury/Injury detail
shelvesofivy's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body shaming, Fatphobia, and Sexual content
Moderate: Ableism and Emotional abuse
Minor: Toxic relationship, Toxic friendship, and Alcohol
theverycraftyvegan's review against another edition
emotional
funny
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
5.0
A delicious book about two people from very different walks of life finding each other and common ground. Of course they fall in love, and of course they are crap at communicating with each other, but you still love the characters. Team April and Marcus all the way. Cannot wait to read about Alex and Lauren next. <3
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body shaming, Fatphobia, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, and Gaslighting
Moderate: Cursing
marybsimp's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
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
4.0
I don’t know what I expected from this book. I know it’s somewhat popular, but I never saw it on my FYP/Tiktok or anything. I honestly got it because it’s a cartoon cover and was on sale on Audible. But I was blown away! I loved it. I have not seen a plus size FMC represented like this. So many times, the FMC loses weight or hates herself. While body image is a primary factor in this story, it’s done so well. I don’t know if Olivia Dade is plus size herself, but either way, it is portrayed so well. Everything is discussed great. Additionally, I love that there is representation of dyslexia and it isn’t treated like something is wrong or the person is sick. It’s just part of who they are. Some people in the book look down on this person, but I am so glad that the author intentionally avoids and insists that this is not a diminishing factor of a person but just part of who they are. Plus I love the fanfiction of it all! I love that there are small snippets of fanfiction that reflect the current happenings of the scene/part of the book as well. It is third person which took a minute of getting used to, but I still loved it all in all. I think I would’ve given 5 whole stars if it was first person, but that’s pretty much the only flaw I saw.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Ableism, Body shaming, Bullying, Emotional abuse, Fatphobia, and Toxic relationship
katietregs's review against another edition
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I overall enjoyed this book, but it does focus a lot on April’s insecurities about her weight as well as how badly she’s treated because of it. I’m sure some would find this therapeutic, but I found myself wishing this escapist romance was a little more escapey.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Ableism, Body shaming, and Fatphobia
Minor: Toxic relationship
katiiekhaos's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
As a big girl I really loved reading about a MC who had found acceptance with herself even though she still had people on her back about her weight. While reading this so often I found myself wishing I could be this loving and compassionate to myself as she was, but I think thats also why it was such an important read for me. Do I think this is the greatest romance novel of all time? No. Was there some sections that were a bit cringy? Yes. But I loved and needed the fat representation, and having a hot fit man be attracted to that.
I also really enjoyed how much depth Olivia Dade put into Marcus and April, they both had a strengths and weaknesses that made them feel real. And we got a really good insight into why they had certain insecurities that were impacted a lot of areas of their lives. I would absolutley pick up another Olivia Dade book after reading this one.
I also really enjoyed how much depth Olivia Dade put into Marcus and April, they both had a strengths and weaknesses that made them feel real. And we got a really good insight into why they had certain insecurities that were impacted a lot of areas of their lives. I would absolutley pick up another Olivia Dade book after reading this one.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Fatphobia and Toxic relationship
fbzreadswhatever's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body shaming, Fatphobia, Sexual content, and Toxic relationship
katbsc's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Fatphobia, Sexual content, and Toxic relationship
Minor: Gore, Racism, and Sexual violence
reading_historical_romance'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? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Body shaming, Bullying, Cursing, Fatphobia, Sexual content, and Toxic relationship
Minor: Emotional abuse