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therainbowshelf's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
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? No
4.0
I don't always love fluffy romances, but I adored this book. the author really does a great job of setting the stage for Sky, and crafting loveable characters. The romance plotline can reduce my enjoyment of a story, but it didn't in this case. I absolutely loved this feel-good story from start to finish.
๐The Gist ๐: Sky enters a K-pop reality TV show competition for don't and dance. She's determined to be her own hero, showing off her incredible song and dance skills and not compromising on her weight. Unexpectedly, she finds a little romance along the way!
๐Representation๐: fat mc, m-spec mc, bisexual mc, Korean American mc, wlw sc
๐ For readers looking for ๐: fluffy feel good stories, confident characters, drama, K-pop, celebrity romance
๐The Gist ๐: Sky enters a K-pop reality TV show competition for don't and dance. She's determined to be her own hero, showing off her incredible song and dance skills and not compromising on her weight. Unexpectedly, she finds a little romance along the way!
๐Representation๐: fat mc, m-spec mc, bisexual mc, Korean American mc, wlw sc
๐ For readers looking for ๐: fluffy feel good stories, confident characters, drama, K-pop, celebrity romance
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body shaming, Bullying, Fatphobia, Racism, and Xenophobia
Minor: Biphobia, Eating disorder, Lesbophobia, and Cultural appropriation
Body shaming from a parent, cyber bullyingbodiesinbooks's review against another edition
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Biphobia, Body shaming, Bullying, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Fatphobia, and Lesbophobia
Minor: Eating disorder and Racism
Eating disorder refers to diets and behaviours, not an actual diagnosis.rosita's review against another edition
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.75
I wanted to love this so much, but i just couldnt get into the writing style. To be fair, i am not the target audience, since i am 20 and not in my teens anymore.
Let's start with the good: I feel like it is such an important book, and i loved the asian, fat, and queer rep. I feel like the romance was super cute and did have chemistry, and i was very interested in what the competitions was going to turn out like!!! I had a lot of fun reading the book, and finished it in like a day. And the queer rep!!!! i was so exited that sky, who is biends up with a bi guy!!! i am also a bi girl dating a bi guy!!! thats so cool!!!
The bad: The book has a point to make (about body positivity and fatphobia), and it makes it clear. Especially at the beginning i kept thinking "ok, people judge you because you are fat, we get it, can we move on with the story please?". The characters also talk like they are buzzfeed writers? idk how to explain it, but they sound fake and millenial-like. The writing was very juvenile, which is great for a ya i guess, but i just didnt like it.
The ugly: the audiobook sucks. I am sorry to the va, but she sounded to me like the watchmojo lady, and that kept making me annoyed. I feel like it could maybe have been better if i had read it physically, but sadly, i wasnt able to, so i had to deal with her
In conclusion, if you want to read it, please dont let me discourage you. It is a fun, light, and fluffy read, with great representation, but the writing can be awkward at times. And dont listen to the audiobook, please.
Let's start with the good: I feel like it is such an important book, and i loved the asian, fat, and queer rep. I feel like the romance was super cute and did have chemistry, and i was very interested in what the competitions was going to turn out like!!! I had a lot of fun reading the book, and finished it in like a day. And the queer rep!!!! i was so exited that sky, who is bi
The bad: The book has a point to make (about body positivity and fatphobia), and it makes it clear. Especially at the beginning i kept thinking "ok, people judge you because you are fat, we get it, can we move on with the story please?". The characters also talk like they are buzzfeed writers? idk how to explain it, but they sound fake and millenial-like. The writing was very juvenile, which is great for a ya i guess, but i just didnt like it.
The ugly: the audiobook sucks. I am sorry to the va, but she sounded to me like the watchmojo lady, and that kept making me annoyed. I feel like it could maybe have been better if i had read it physically, but sadly, i wasnt able to, so i had to deal with her
In conclusion, if you want to read it, please dont let me discourage you. It is a fun, light, and fluffy read, with great representation, but the writing can be awkward at times. And dont listen to the audiobook, please.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body shaming, Emotional abuse, and Fatphobia
Moderate: Biphobia, Bullying, Homophobia, and Lesbophobia
Minor: Eating disorder, Toxic relationship, and Cultural appropriation
sarah984's review
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-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
4.0
This is a really cute book. Like yes, the plot is a bit silly and wish-fulfillment-y and a few things are way too easily resolved but overall the book is so positive and charming that I didn't care. The main character and her friends were great, and I just overall had fun reading this.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body shaming and Fatphobia
Minor: Bullying, Eating disorder, Emotional abuse, Homophobia, Car accident, Outing, and Cultural appropriation
shomla_msawesomesaucey's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
tense
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
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Fatphobia
Moderate: Body shaming, Bullying, Eating disorder, Emotional abuse, and Homophobia
nyertryingtoreadeverything's review against another edition
hopeful
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? No
4.75
This was a fun, light hearted book that also touched on some important social issues. Escape into the world of a KPOP competition where Skye is trying to prove to her mother and the world that a fat woman can succeed. Got through this quickly and absolutely loved it!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Fatphobia
Minor: Eating disorder
Brief Mention about Queer people being kicked out of homes
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