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fabell6's review against another edition
funny
inspiring
reflective
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
3.75
The miscommunication stretched out longer than I’d like, but I appreciated the loveable characters and body diversity.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Drug abuse, Eating disorder, and Medical content
mynerdylibrary's review against another edition
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
The first time I’ve ever read a miscommunication trope that was ACTUALLY miscommunication. It was good!!! I didn’t hate it!!! I love the way Williams writes her female characters and her romances. They just feel so fucking authentic. This couples went back and forth a little too much for me before getting together but still think this earned its 4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Body shaming, Child abuse, Drug abuse, Eating disorder, and Fatphobia
journeywithrosie's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
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
3.75
I really enjoyed the first 60% of this book. I thought it would be a 5-star read. Unfortunately, some things in the last half sort of soured the experience for me.
Starting with what I enjoyed:
- I loved the fitness coaching aspect of the story. I try to stay active without focusing on weight loss, so that was a breath of fresh air.
- I loved the body positivity and plus size representation.
- Britta was so relatable and funny. Honestly, I found myself enjoying her story much more than the romance!
- I loved the epistolary aspects as they were writing back and forth, slowly falling in love without knowing who the other person was or what they looked like.
- I LOVED the scene of them meeting in person for the first time, it was so damn cute.
- There were scenes of them together throughout the middle of the book that were super cute and built great tension.
- The character resolutions were very sweet and satisfying in the very end.
Now onto what I didn’t love:
- Around them 60% mark, the romance lost its steam for me. Things began to develop very quickly, and it lost all the tension that was building up. The spicy scene also didn’t work for me personally.
- The character choices, assumptions, and miscommunications in the back half really did not work for me. There were so many instances where a small change of action could have totally changed the outcome, and that was frustrating.
- Part of the ending of the book feels like a train wreck, and it felt too real. I was stressed, and not in a goofy fun way. It was far too messy.
- I REALLY tried not to allow this aspect to affect the story, but I didn’t love the audiobook. The male narrator is great, but the female narrator sounds like she has a stuffy nose or is holding her nose shut. Every time it switched to Britta’s chapters I cringed at the thought of having to hear her voice again.
Starting with what I enjoyed:
- I loved the fitness coaching aspect of the story. I try to stay active without focusing on weight loss, so that was a breath of fresh air.
- I loved the body positivity and plus size representation.
- Britta was so relatable and funny. Honestly, I found myself enjoying her story much more than the romance!
- I loved the epistolary aspects as they were writing back and forth, slowly falling in love without knowing who the other person was or what they looked like.
- I LOVED the scene of them meeting in person for the first time, it was so damn cute.
- There were scenes of them together throughout the middle of the book that were super cute and built great tension.
- The character resolutions were very sweet and satisfying in the very end.
Now onto what I didn’t love:
- Around them 60% mark, the romance lost its steam for me. Things began to develop very quickly, and it lost all the tension that was building up. The spicy scene also didn’t work for me personally.
- The character choices, assumptions, and miscommunications in the back half really did not work for me. There were so many instances where a small change of action could have totally changed the outcome, and that was frustrating.
- Part of the ending of the book feels like a train wreck, and it felt too real. I was stressed, and not in a goofy fun way. It was far too messy.
- I REALLY tried not to allow this aspect to affect the story, but I didn’t love the audiobook. The male narrator is great, but the female narrator sounds like she has a stuffy nose or is holding her nose shut. Every time it switched to Britta’s chapters I cringed at the thought of having to hear her voice again.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Drug abuse and Fatphobia
dianamallen's review against another edition
4.5
Positive and nuanced fat rep!
🌶️🌶️🌶️/5
miscommunication trope
🌶️🌶️🌶️/5
miscommunication trope
Content Warnings
Minor: Drug abuse and Eating disorder
j_reads_again_10's review against another edition
funny
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? No
3.75
I truly enjoy this book! It was an easy, lighthearted read.
The characters seemed pretty realistic (given the plot). At times the author could have taken the “fairytale ending” route and chose the more reasonable consequence which added to the realism.
I loved reading about a fat MC who didn’t hate her body. The positivity didn’t feel forced either.
The first chapter didn’t immediately suck me in, but by chapter two I was hooked. Despite the predictability of some of the story’s outcomes, my reading experience wasn’t negatively impacted.
At times, the characters’ problems felt a bit repetitive. Certain phrases or communication seemed overused.
However, this book featured some of my favorite romance tropes, including slow burn, only one bed, and fake dating.
The characters seemed pretty realistic (given the plot). At times the author could have taken the “fairytale ending” route and chose the more reasonable consequence which added to the realism.
I loved reading about a fat MC who didn’t hate her body. The positivity didn’t feel forced either.
The first chapter didn’t immediately suck me in, but by chapter two I was hooked. Despite the predictability of some of the story’s outcomes, my reading experience wasn’t negatively impacted.
At times, the characters’ problems felt a bit repetitive. Certain phrases or communication seemed overused.
However, this book featured some of my favorite romance tropes, including slow burn, only one bed, and fake dating.
Content Warnings
Minor: Drug abuse and Eating disorder
bloomingbookworm's review against another edition
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.5
Really enjoyed the audiobook (Teddy Hamilton)! Overall it was cute, I liked the plus size representation and body positivity, but I was left a bit bored. A lot of the dialogue was cheesy and it dragged at parts.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Body shaming, Drug abuse, Drug use, Eating disorder, Emotional abuse, and Fatphobia
awright20'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? It's complicated
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Drug abuse, Fatphobia, Sexual content, and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Eating disorder
garbage_mcsmutly's review against another edition
hopeful
lighthearted
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? No
4.0
I enjoyed it well enough. Bumped up the score a tad for the good body positivity/HAES attitude throughout the book.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Addiction, Drug abuse, Eating disorder, and Alcohol
Minor: Fatphobia, Medical content, and Abandonment
moodyromancereader's review against another edition
3.25
This novel is about Britta, an assistant at a lifestyle website with hopes of becoming a writer. To secure a spot as a writer, she decides to collaborate with her coworker. Both choose a fitness app to write about. Brittany selects the FitMe app based on their focus on their client's health, not just physical appearance. Britta is assigned to Wes, who is her coach and co-owner of the FitMe app.
Britta and Wes begin to message one another on the app, and their romance begins to blossom. But there are obstacles, such as he does not know she is writing an article about her experience, and she does not know he is the co-owner.
What I appreciate about Britta is her honesty, vulnerability, and her body positivity. While she is training with a personal trainer, she makes sure to let everyone know her fitness goals are her own.
I appreciate how the author addresses the stigmas, addictions, and disorders in this novel. I enjoy books that can provide social commentary on real issues, and the author did this with much care.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Drug abuse, and Eating disorder
caitlinscamera's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
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? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Drug abuse, Eating disorder, and Fatphobia