jg34's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Fatphobia
Moderate: Murder
beepeachy's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
Moderate: Body shaming, Murder, Toxic friendship, Infidelity, Fatphobia, Eating disorder, Abandonment, Death of parent, and Alcohol
bahnsar's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Moderate: Fatphobia, Murder, and Death
Minor: Death of parent, Gun violence, and Suicide
siobhanward's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Graphic: Fatphobia, Body shaming, and Murder
edie_erkens's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Fatphobia, Toxic friendship, and Body shaming
Moderate: Sexual content, Murder, and Bullying
jamiejanae_6's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Graphic: Self harm, Violence, Classism, Death, Eating disorder, Sexual content, Toxic friendship, Body shaming, Bullying, Death of parent, Grief, Gaslighting, Infidelity, Murder, Injury/Injury detail, Stalking, Suicidal thoughts, and Suicide attempt
kinga1204's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Death and Toxic friendship
Moderate: Death of parent, Infidelity, and Murder
Minor: Sexual content
thereaderfriend's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
First half was going good. Thought it was chick-lit, then the second half transitioned to a goofy, Scooby-Doo like mystery. Tons of amateur sleuthing. FMC trusting this man she randomly runs into who is a suspect. And there's insta love between them. Did not like that and many things about the FMC decisions.
The FMC handled many situations wrong and weird. Namely the end. How can you dismiss that character and with "We're all people" ?? No. Wtf? A lot of moments I was asking wtf.
Graphic: Murder and Fatphobia
Moderate: Alcoholism and Alcohol
kasssidyy's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
What I got was a tough and real journey of a woman struggling with inner and outer pressures to fit into the thin, beautiful mould society has built for us. We got the life of a woman learning that being fat is okay, it isn’t a bad word - and people should never make you feel less than who you are.
This book was hard to read at times, as someone who has struggled with disordered eating for most of my adult years - there were a few chapters that hit a bit to close to home, but were so worth reading.
The murder mystery was a really fun addition, I didn’t see it coming (I also didn’t read the synopsis) - but it was really well written. Especially after the prologue left me feeling confused!
I didn’t find the characters super fleshed out, but I also didn’t mind - I enjoyed their stories and getting to know Daphne on her journey. & <3 Nick.
Graphic: Fatphobia and Eating disorder
Moderate: Murder and Suicide
iamthelizardqueen's review against another edition
- 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
5.0
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Toxic friendship, Bullying, Fatphobia, Body shaming, Death, Murder, and Grief
Moderate: Toxic relationship, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, and Classism
Minor: Animal cruelty, Forced institutionalization, Infidelity, Violence, and Suicide attempt