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williric's review against another edition
4.0
I seriously loved this book, I just think that it was guilty of overstaying its welcome. I think the big reveal of the truth of the relationship just came a few scenes too late, so I sort of was over it. Then the back and forth happened and I just completely lost interest.
I listened to this on audiobook, so I wonder if I would have felt the same if I was reading it!
However, I have never related to a MC more, so I hope to see more of these types of books in the future!
I listened to this on audiobook, so I wonder if I would have felt the same if I was reading it!
However, I have never related to a MC more, so I hope to see more of these types of books in the future!
hiitsmedora's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
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
5.0
abrit018's review against another edition
emotional
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? N/A
4.0
aflia01's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
funny
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
4.25
daydreamingreviews's review against another edition
4.0
I enjoyed this read. I loved Britta, the fmc, SOOOO MUCH.
She was very easy to connect to and her journey with fitness was very relatable for me. She was also funny and a strong lead. I liked Wes but he didn't make a huge impression on me, the star of it all was Britta. I liked the plot too, easy book to get lost in with a great plot!
She was very easy to connect to and her journey with fitness was very relatable for me. She was also funny and a strong lead. I liked Wes but he didn't make a huge impression on me, the star of it all was Britta. I liked the plot too, easy book to get lost in with a great plot!
ayemee's review against another edition
4.0
3.75-4 starsssss
Not much to say about this other than it was just so lovely and sweet and fluffy and i devoured it in 24 hours
Not much to say about this other than it was just so lovely and sweet and fluffy and i devoured it in 24 hours
thatssostelle's review against another edition
5.0
This was excellent.
I'm pretty cautious about books that deal with fitness, but even before the book started, I felt safe in Denise's world because of her author note. Britta is a budding journalist who is assigned to cover a fitness app, which means actively taking part in training sessions with another human. Her goal: she wants to feel comfortable naked in her body. As soon as she meets her trainer through the app, there is instant playfulness. The sense of mystery is sexy. And Wes is a great teacher who becomes a good friend. Meanwhile, he has no idea she's writing about his business and she doesn't realize he's actually the co-owner of the business she is writing back. It's a little bit of You've Got Mail as they exchange messages move to text and then... because of a slew of circumstances meet in person.
Britta is ambitious and spunky and vulnerable and as a reader, you are rooting for her from page 1. She's a proud fat woman who doesn't want to focus on weight loss but feeling strong and feeling good for herself. She's insecure about relationships because of some past situations. With Wes, she feels taken care of and accepted for who she is. She never feels less than...
Wes is at a bit of a professional crossroads and he's also someone who has been left a lot in his life. When he meets Britta, he falls in love with teaching again and he also finds someone who he wants to talk to/get to know beyond the trainer-trainee relationship. It's complicated. And it's even more complicated beyond that. When I think of a trainer, I hope they would be like Wes -- simple and safe ways to work with a client. He doesn't harp on weight loss or force his clients into dangerous situations. I just loved how he wanted to cheer Britta on, and how her successes made him only want to experience more of that with her -- in all aspects of life.
This romance is just so good. THE WAY THEY TEASE EACH OTHER. It's slow-burn but the chemistry is VERY good and the build-up to the two meeting in person was paced so well. There's a lot for each of them to uncover about the other - and then some power dynamics - but Denise handled each roadblock with thoughtfulness and maturity and real consequences -- leading to one of the best HEAs I've read in awhile. In fact, this book will certainly be in my top romances of 2021 list.
Content warnings: fitness, discussion of weight loss, side character is an addict.
Setting: Chicago.
I'm pretty cautious about books that deal with fitness, but even before the book started, I felt safe in Denise's world because of her author note. Britta is a budding journalist who is assigned to cover a fitness app, which means actively taking part in training sessions with another human. Her goal: she wants to feel comfortable naked in her body. As soon as she meets her trainer through the app, there is instant playfulness. The sense of mystery is sexy. And Wes is a great teacher who becomes a good friend. Meanwhile, he has no idea she's writing about his business and she doesn't realize he's actually the co-owner of the business she is writing back. It's a little bit of You've Got Mail as they exchange messages move to text and then... because of a slew of circumstances meet in person.
Britta is ambitious and spunky and vulnerable and as a reader, you are rooting for her from page 1. She's a proud fat woman who doesn't want to focus on weight loss but feeling strong and feeling good for herself. She's insecure about relationships because of some past situations. With Wes, she feels taken care of and accepted for who she is. She never feels less than...
Wes is at a bit of a professional crossroads and he's also someone who has been left a lot in his life. When he meets Britta, he falls in love with teaching again and he also finds someone who he wants to talk to/get to know beyond the trainer-trainee relationship. It's complicated. And it's even more complicated beyond that. When I think of a trainer, I hope they would be like Wes -- simple and safe ways to work with a client. He doesn't harp on weight loss or force his clients into dangerous situations. I just loved how he wanted to cheer Britta on, and how her successes made him only want to experience more of that with her -- in all aspects of life.
This romance is just so good. THE WAY THEY TEASE EACH OTHER. It's slow-burn but the chemistry is VERY good and the build-up to the two meeting in person was paced so well. There's a lot for each of them to uncover about the other - and then some power dynamics - but Denise handled each roadblock with thoughtfulness and maturity and real consequences -- leading to one of the best HEAs I've read in awhile. In fact, this book will certainly be in my top romances of 2021 list.
Content warnings: fitness, discussion of weight loss, side character is an addict.
Setting: Chicago.
stephsbooktherapy's review against another edition
5.0
This book was everything I needed in a rom-com. Britta is a magazine editorial assistant and gets the chance to write a blog about the new FitMi app. She joins the app and is assigned a coach, Wes. Britta’s goal for joining the app is not to lose weight but to gain confidence in her body. Wes is an encouraging coach, and sparks fly between the two. Britta doesn’t know Wes is one of the owners of the company. Wes doesn’t know Britta is the one writing a blog about his app. What could go wrong?
I appreciate this representation Britta gives the more-to-love women. I’m a plus-sized woman who tries to eat healthily and work out, but the scale doesn’t change. This body-positive narrative with a focus on a healthy lifestyle with moderation was refreshing. It also emphasized focusing on how a person feels instead of the number on the scale. I also loved the mixed media (text, email, app messenger, and social media) was great, even with the audiobook. It was not distracting at all.
I love how Britta and Wes support and encourage each other to find their inner strengths. This is a healthy relationship, and their romance was believable—#relationshipgoals
I appreciate this representation Britta gives the more-to-love women. I’m a plus-sized woman who tries to eat healthily and work out, but the scale doesn’t change. This body-positive narrative with a focus on a healthy lifestyle with moderation was refreshing. It also emphasized focusing on how a person feels instead of the number on the scale. I also loved the mixed media (text, email, app messenger, and social media) was great, even with the audiobook. It was not distracting at all.
I love how Britta and Wes support and encourage each other to find their inner strengths. This is a healthy relationship, and their romance was believable—#relationshipgoals
adrianazschiewe's review
5.0
“I’m a writer, a coffee lover, a devourer of books, and I’m fat. I know that’s a scary word for many people, but I try not to give it that power. This project is not about me avoiding or running away from being fat.”
“You’re better than easy fixes, Britta. You don’t need fixing at all. You’re making changes, but not because you were broken to begin with. Please promise me you won’t let this guy, or any guy, make you question yourself again. Anyone who makes you feel you’re not good enough isn’t worth the breath it takes to tell them to go to hell.”
“You’re better than easy fixes, Britta. You don’t need fixing at all. You’re making changes, but not because you were broken to begin with. Please promise me you won’t let this guy, or any guy, make you question yourself again. Anyone who makes you feel you’re not good enough isn’t worth the breath it takes to tell them to go to hell.”
jujubean's review against another edition
3.0
So sad that I didn’t love this like I loved her first book. It was ok but not great. It’s like a 3.5 that I don’t have the heart to round up.