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internationalreads's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Biphobia, Body shaming, Bullying, Emotional abuse, Fatphobia, Homophobia, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexism, Lesbophobia, and Cultural appropriation
Harry Potter referencesaromarrie's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
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? N/A
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body shaming, Emotional abuse, and Fatphobia
Minor: Biphobia, Bullying, and Lesbophobia
bookwormbullet's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
This was a really cute, fluffy YA contemporary & romance! I was attracted to this book solely because of how fun and bright the cover is and how amazing the model for Skye looks on the cover! It always makes me so happy to see plus-size rep, especially in YA--a genre in which every white female MC is slim. Overall, I'd give this book 4.5 stars!
I’m not 100% familiar with the K-pop community and industry, but from what I have heard through social media and friends, there is a lot of blatant fatphobia and homophobia embedded in the entertainment industry. I loved that both Skye and Henry were amazing examples of two figures breaking the norm in the Korean entertainment industry, with both characters being bisexual and Skye being plus-size. Skye especially is such an amazing role model and is unapologetically herself all the time, even in the face of people like her mother and Bora who are insistent on tearing her down. As someone who has also personally experienced fatphobia as a dancer, I really wish I had read about a character like her in a YA book when I was younger! As you may expect, there is pretty explicit fatphobia depicted in this book and homophobia & biphobia (mentioned/not as explicit as the fatphobia), so please be aware of that before you decide to read this book.
I also loved how the romance between Skye and Henry was really genuine and sweet. Normally, romance books have a point of conflict between the two characters as part of the climax, but in this book, Skye and Henry have no major conflict between them. They truly are living their best lives while falling in love with one another and it was honestly so wholesome to read.
If you’re looking for a feel-good YA book with amazing body positivity and an adorable romance, definitely check out I’ll Be the One!
I’m not 100% familiar with the K-pop community and industry, but from what I have heard through social media and friends, there is a lot of blatant fatphobia and homophobia embedded in the entertainment industry. I loved that both Skye and Henry were amazing examples of two figures breaking the norm in the Korean entertainment industry, with both characters being bisexual and Skye being plus-size. Skye especially is such an amazing role model and is unapologetically herself all the time, even in the face of people like her mother and Bora who are insistent on tearing her down. As someone who has also personally experienced fatphobia as a dancer, I really wish I had read about a character like her in a YA book when I was younger! As you may expect, there is pretty explicit fatphobia depicted in this book and homophobia & biphobia (mentioned/not as explicit as the fatphobia), so please be aware of that before you decide to read this book.
I also loved how the romance between Skye and Henry was really genuine and sweet. Normally, romance books have a point of conflict between the two characters as part of the climax, but in this book, Skye and Henry have no major conflict between them. They truly are living their best lives while falling in love with one another and it was honestly so wholesome to read.
If you’re looking for a feel-good YA book with amazing body positivity and an adorable romance, definitely check out I’ll Be the One!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Biphobia, Fatphobia, and Lesbophobia
Moderate: Bullying
bodiesinbooks'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