daisystet's review against another edition
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
4.0
angelicasbooks's review against another edition
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
slow-paced
- 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
3.5
My main disappointment about this book was primarily the ending; it felt very rushed, with several unanswered questions that I think everyone reading would have liked to know. Other than that, it was very cute and humorous while also bringing up more serious issues like body image and grief.
taniplea's review against another edition
3.0
I liked the body positivity but I didn't like the problems she made up.
leonore_book's review against another edition
4.0
Wow, what a wonderful story. I am glad my friend told me to read it. I couldn't put it down.
majabaur's review against another edition
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
peterpandulcee's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
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
4.75
thehungrybrain's review against another edition
4.0
This was a very enjoyable book. I listened to it as an audiobook, which I think helped, because the narrator's tone and pacing and voice helped me relate to Willowdean quite a bit as I listened, but I really just liked the story.
Yes, there were moments when I wish I could've had a "come to Jesus" talk with Willowdean about her perceptions of her relationships, but that's part of the drama of the book and the fact that I always WANTED to sit that girl down and give her a talking to about it all just proved how involved I got in the story.
I also very much liked the fact that Willowdean wasn't like traumatized by her weight and wasn't bullied or anything at the beginning which is where a lot of these books start off. But her issues come to the fore little by little, which I feel is a lot more realistic.
Anyway, I really enjoyed it.
Yes, there were moments when I wish I could've had a "come to Jesus" talk with Willowdean about her perceptions of her relationships, but that's part of the drama of the book and the fact that I always WANTED to sit that girl down and give her a talking to about it all just proved how involved I got in the story.
I also very much liked the fact that Willowdean wasn't like traumatized by her weight and wasn't bullied or anything at the beginning which is where a lot of these books start off. But her issues come to the fore little by little, which I feel is a lot more realistic.
Anyway, I really enjoyed it.
ennitsud's review against another edition
5.0
this was such a heartfelt read. millie, ellen, tim, bo, mitch, hannah, willowdean—ugh, their friendships, their chemistry, the character growths! all so wonderful. i’ll probs go in depth a bit later
nancidrum's review against another edition
3.0
Cute story. I listened to it on audio and the narration was good. I liked the movie better than the book.
3.5 stars
3.5 stars