A review by amandalorianxo
One to Watch by Kate Stayman-London

emotional reflective slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

The plus sized representation and diversity among the contestants was great to see. But Bea was a little hard to root for when
we start the first chapter with her having intentional sex with an engaged man who then doesn’t even bother to respect her enough to either end his engagement or talk to Bea. The worst part? She is hung up on this man for the majority of the book! So infuriating
She also is deeply insecure. Now I’m all for showing realistic mental thoughts about how we feel about our bodies (we aren’t confident 100% of the time) but constantly projecting or acting as if a non plus sized man would never love her made it hard to not want to shake some sense into Bea. Especially when her family loves and supports her. I wanted to cry at how sweet and loving Stepdad and Bea are. Also why is the Black contestant young and directionless (a Walmart version of Barnett) & the Asian contestant a little too reserved ? The asexual rep was a nice surprise. 
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