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mrsmomo34's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
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? Yes
4.0
A great read, I loved it. The main character is relatable. The end was just fast paced. I could've read 200 more pages telling how they got to the epilogue.
kristyloves2read's review against another edition
4.0
I was given an ARC by NetGalley earlier this month. Unfortunately, I didn’t have time to read and review it before its release.
Rate: 4-Starts
Spice: 1.5 Chili Peppers
I really enjoyed this book. As a plus-sized woman, it is always nice to see representation and Ms. Howe did it well. I really enjoyed how Everly bloomed in this book and how she found herself again. From quiet and unsure to funny, sexy, confident, and assured she became. I love her relationship with her brother and sister-in-law/best friend and Logan, wow, and o boy, did I love Logan and how thoughtful and understanding he was and how he wasn’t so blind that he couldn’t see the wrong in what was happening despite trying to be loyal.
Everly relationship with her mom is unfortunately true for so many of us. Even when our moms are plus-size too, they don’t always go about protecting us in ways that don’t hurt us. I hated James and I’m really glad that was a non-triangle.
The spice was minimal and glossed over a lot hence the 1.5 peppers.
This was a cute book and I really enjoyed reading it.
Rate: 4-Starts
Spice: 1.5 Chili Peppers
I really enjoyed this book. As a plus-sized woman, it is always nice to see representation and Ms. Howe did it well. I really enjoyed how Everly bloomed in this book and how she found herself again. From quiet and unsure to funny, sexy, confident, and assured she became. I love her relationship with her brother and sister-in-law/best friend and Logan, wow, and o boy, did I love Logan and how thoughtful and understanding he was and how he wasn’t so blind that he couldn’t see the wrong in what was happening despite trying to be loyal.
Everly relationship with her mom is unfortunately true for so many of us. Even when our moms are plus-size too, they don’t always go about protecting us in ways that don’t hurt us. I hated James and I’m really glad that was a non-triangle.
The spice was minimal and glossed over a lot hence the 1.5 peppers.
This was a cute book and I really enjoyed reading it.
brookmeyer8's review against another edition
4.0
Thank you NetGalley and St.Martins Press for providing me with an Arc of this novel!
I absolutely adored this book. It has a unique plot line, great characters, and plus size representation!!
I flew through this and would definitely recommend it if you’re looking for a meaningful and fast-paced novel. It provides great romance, but more importantly, a journey of finding Everly finding herself and her passions.
I absolutely adored this book. It has a unique plot line, great characters, and plus size representation!!
I flew through this and would definitely recommend it if you’re looking for a meaningful and fast-paced novel. It provides great romance, but more importantly, a journey of finding Everly finding herself and her passions.
steffany's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
kayles4's review against another edition
emotional
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? Yes
3.0
najhanb's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
accidentalra's review against another edition
5.0
Jenny Howe's On the Plus Side is just the romance novel I've been looking for!
I was initially concerned that the premise would feel over-played--Everly, who has long crushed on her gorgeous co-worker James, is nominated for a reality makeover show, where her interest is quickly drawn to Logan, the growly lumberjack behind the camera--but the story was perfectly paced and the characters were well-rounded and relatable. Even the villains had some redeeming qualities! (Don't get me wrong: I was more than happy to watch the primary antagonist get their comeuppance in the end! It was both satisfying and cleverly written, particularly in its use of the online forum to illustrate Everly's character development. I loved, loved, loved it!)
I thoroughly enjoyed watching Everly reclaim her voice, face her critics, and learn how to trust herself more deeply. She is definitely a heroine that I was cheering for from page one. (Oh, and the way Logan supported her? I may have swooned.) I also deeply appreciated that her initial insecurities, which of course she had to overcome for this novel to work, were about how she was simultaneously dealing with grief, loss, and internalized criticism about her personality--they were not about her size, shape, or weight. Howe absolutely nailed body diversity and fat representation in this novel!
[I received an ARC of this title in exchange for an honest review.]
I was initially concerned that the premise would feel over-played--Everly, who has long crushed on her gorgeous co-worker James, is nominated for a reality makeover show, where her interest is quickly drawn to Logan, the growly lumberjack behind the camera--but the story was perfectly paced and the characters were well-rounded and relatable. Even the villains had some redeeming qualities! (Don't get me wrong: I was more than happy to watch the primary antagonist get their comeuppance in the end! It was both satisfying and cleverly written, particularly in its use of the online forum to illustrate Everly's character development. I loved, loved, loved it!)
I thoroughly enjoyed watching Everly reclaim her voice, face her critics, and learn how to trust herself more deeply. She is definitely a heroine that I was cheering for from page one. (Oh, and the way Logan supported her? I may have swooned.) I also deeply appreciated that her initial insecurities, which of course she had to overcome for this novel to work, were about how she was simultaneously dealing with grief, loss, and internalized criticism about her personality--they were not about her size, shape, or weight. Howe absolutely nailed body diversity and fat representation in this novel!
[I received an ARC of this title in exchange for an honest review.]
socergini's review against another edition
emotional
funny
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? Yes
4.5
meganshu527's review against another edition
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? Yes
5.0