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If It Makes You Happy by Claire Kann

5 reviews

atomicbritt's review against another edition

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hopeful lighthearted medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75


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midnightcomets's review against another edition

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emotional funny hopeful lighthearted reflective relaxing 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

4.0

 This was such a fun, heartwarming, teary and cuddly story, that gave me so many smiles and something comforting to think about. A Black, fat, polyamorous and queer main character, a cast of side characters that are tied to her with so many amazing bonds, queerplatonic relationship representation, cooking and joy are all the ingredients that made this story sweet like candy and sparkly like a fizzy drink, and it was much much better than the author's previous book. I highly recommend if you are looking for a fun contemporary read for the summer, full of sunshine chaotic characters, the power of being yourself, in your own terms, and softness being seen as a strength ♥ 
 

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rayraymakay's review against another edition

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emotional hopeful reflective 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

4.5

A lighthearted but reflective book about being the odd one out in your family and in the community. Learning to find yourself even when you do not receive acceptance is a journey which is explored well in this book. This is the first book I have read that had a focus on
polyamorous relationship
and the way it was spoken about was in a healthy consenting manner.

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nerdysread's review against another edition

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emotional funny 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

5.0

Thank you NetGalley for the audio-Arc of the book. 
I loved this story about family, friendship, love and queer platonic relationship. 
It talks about being fat and how people body shame you for that. But also about racism, and expectation for a young black woman. 
The characters were lovely and had a great development. 
Also the food description? Awesome 

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aromarrie's review against another edition

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emotional funny hopeful lighthearted fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? N/A
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0


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