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lanaw's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
This is honestly one of those book's I wish I read sooner instead of just letting it sit on my tbr.
but we respected each other and found common ground through our mental health struggles. He dealt with anxiety and panic attacks, and I dealt with so much bitter anger it would result in panic attacks simply because it would consume me, blinding me from reality.
You don’t have to love your body every single day. That’s unrealistic to expect, but I’ll be here loving it for the days you can’t.
That’s what therapy has taught me—to love myself. And I do. Unapologetically and without question, I love myself. Someone’s got to.
Moderate: Body shaming, Emotional abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, and Dysphoria
redheadbookgirl's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
I love an enemies to lovers trope + all the sassy back and forth and tension that comes with it, and it was done perfectly in this plot. Stevie was a fierce and sassy character with quick wit but a lot of insecurities: she was real and relatable + she’s easy to connect to as a character. Zanders was cocky, confident + egotistic but incredibly loyal and when he let his barriers down… *swoon*🤌🏽 he was a total sweetheart to Stevie, and a massive softie at heart 🫶🏽
If you’re not yet convinced, there’s dogs.. lots of dogs!
Between the banter, the steam (we’ll ignore the third act breakup: my one + only complaint), the hockey scenes, the depth to the characters, the honest communication about mental health and therapy, the friendships and found family? This was book perfection 🙌🏽
Moderate: Body shaming, Panic attacks/disorders, and Abandonment
Minor: Emotional abuse, Fatphobia, Death of parent, and Toxic friendship
lafe's review against another edition
- 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
Graphic: Body shaming, Fatphobia, Panic attacks/disorders, and Sexual content
Moderate: Bullying, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Violence, Toxic friendship, and Abandonment
Minor: Infidelity
frantically's review against another edition
- 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
The relationship was so so good but mainly it was so real and godddd, these two really had me on the edge of my seat, fighting for them in the end 😭😭
Like, is the third-act-breakup realistic? Yes. Did they both have good reasons for acting like they did? Also yes. Did that make it hurt any less? NO
liz i will be sending u my therapy bills
Truly, one of the best plus-size MC's I've read in SO long and like everything else, it was just so realistic. Yes, Stevie does love her body sometimes. But sometimes she hates it. Because that's what life as a plus-size woman is like! *cue to me crying*
As I said, in the end there were some.....moments that weren't it for me, there were so many missed chance and those things just infuriate me lmao so this probably isn't like a 5 stars more like a 4.75?? Or still a 5 i can't decide
But stillll, the breakup was healthy! Love that for them
As soon as I got over the 40% mark, I really spent every moment thinking about reading this book, so yes, would definitely recommend!
Still don't believe romances need to be longer than 300pgs but for Stevie and Zee, I'll forgive it.
Graphic: Body shaming, Bullying, Fatphobia, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual content, Violence, Abandonment, and Alcohol
Moderate: Emotional abuse
Minor: Animal death, Mental illness, Blood, and Injury/Injury detail
fleurbloom's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
It's an okay kind of story for me. The plot is very predictable, but I don't really mind. I kinda like how the story rises awareness of 'love yourself' thing.
Pretty much contains lots of sexual innuendos and sex parts. For me, they're well-written (So, if you're looking for smut/spicy book, this might be for you).
But it got quite boring in the middle of the story for me, so it took time for me to finish.
Graphic: Body shaming, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Gaslighting, Toxic friendship, and Abandonment
caitlinemccann's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Body shaming, Bullying, Emotional abuse, Fatphobia, Sexual content, Gaslighting, and Abandonment
Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders, Toxic relationship, and Blood
Minor: Infidelity, Vomit, and Injury/Injury detail
btwnprintedpgs's review against another edition
- 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
Graphic: Body shaming, Fatphobia, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual content, and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Emotional abuse, Abandonment, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail
viireads's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders, Stalking, Abandonment, and Alcohol
Moderate: Body shaming, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, and Toxic relationship
Minor: Animal death
apolen's review against another edition
4.75
Graphic: Cursing and Sexual content
Moderate: Body shaming, Bullying, Emotional abuse, Fatphobia, Panic attacks/disorders, Toxic relationship, and Abandonment
Minor: Violence and Injury/Injury detail
crinkledmochi's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Alcoholism, Body shaming, Emotional abuse, Fatphobia, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual content, and Vomit