Reviews tagging 'Body shaming'

On the Plus Side by Jenny L. Howe

20 reviews

morgansturgess's review against another edition

emotional 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

Very cute, easy read. Some little things that were cringy but not enough to deter reading. More emotional than I would have expected but in a really good way! 

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Content Warnings

Minor: Animal death, Body shaming, Cursing, Fatphobia, and Abandonment

gina_reads_escapes's review against another edition

funny 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

3.75

On The Plus Side was an absolutely wonderful read. Between the plus size representation to the wonderfully captivating transformation I was generally happy throughout the whole book; even catching myself kicking my feet and giggling giddily from time to time. Everly’s transformation was awe inspiring through and through. My only wish is that we had a bit more at the end for her

Like I really was hoping despite her quitting the show we got to see her do the collective after all.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Animal death, Cursing, Death, and Abandonment

Minor: Body shaming, Cancer, Fatphobia, and Alcohol

kyleethecatlady's review against another edition

emotional inspiring medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Body shaming and Fatphobia

garbage_mcsmutly's review against another edition

funny hopeful 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? It's complicated

4.25

I liked this one a lot more than The Make-up Test, the other book I've read by this author. This felt more mature and nuanced than the last book. I enjoyed the plot lines and the characters.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Body shaming, Cursing, Fatphobia, Sexual content, and Toxic relationship

Moderate: Emotional abuse

Minor: Animal death and Abandonment

angel_rod's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful inspiring fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Body shaming

Minor: Cancer

crystalisreading's review against another edition

emotional hopeful inspiring relaxing

• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Body shaming, Cancer, Cursing, Death, Emotional abuse, Fatphobia, Sexual content, Grief, Abandonment, and Alcohol

Minor: Animal death

callidoralblack's review against another edition

inspiring lighthearted

• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Cursing

Minor: Animal death, Body shaming, Cancer, Child abuse, Fatphobia, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Grief, Death of parent, and Alcohol

aschmitttyy's review against another edition

hopeful 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? N/A

4.0

This book was the perfect sweet, cozy, easy romance read. Think queer eye, but for fat people. I loved Everly's character, her quirks, and her commitment to herself.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Fatphobia and Sexual content

Minor: Animal death, Body shaming, and Emotional abuse

sariereads's review

emotional hopeful inspiring 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? It's complicated

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Body shaming, Fatphobia, and Sexual content

Moderate: Emotional abuse and Gaslighting

meganashlee27's review against another edition

hopeful inspiring lighthearted fast-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

4.0

Everly’s dream is coming true. She’s just been chosen to be on her favorite makeover show, On the Plus Side; her crush at work is paying even more attention to her; and she’s starting to feel more confident already. As the production starts to unfold and she realizes her goals may be different than she thought, she finds an unlikely friendship with Logan, the show’s cameraman. Feelings for herself, and Logan, continue to evolve and develop among the challenges and hitches in the show’s production.

I really loved Everly’s representation. As a plus size woman, I really related to her complicated relationship with her mother, and her lack of confidence in putting herself out there. I also really liked that it wasn’t simply “hot guy pays attention to the fat girl.” There was a lot more to Logan than appearances, and he had his own self-conscious moments. I wish that a show like this existed for real!

Thank you to NetGalley and St Martin’s Press for an advanced copy of this book!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Body shaming, Fatphobia, and Toxic relationship

Moderate: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Sexual content, and Abandonment