A review by thepaperreels
Future Perfect by Jen Larsen

3.0

"I am the sum of my parts. Everything I’ve ever done and everything I’ve ever achieved and everything I have ever been. Fat and smart and afraid and fierce and angry and brave all together right here, and every piece of the puzzle fits the way it’s supposed to and I can’t pretend anymore. It’s always been true, no matter what I’ve told myself or hoped or tried to believe."

That was a surprise. Future Perfect is such an empowering read! First of all, I want to dismiss the thought that books about fat protagonists are only meant for people who are on the same situation. NO! Books such as this are meant for everyone! Every gender, age group or whether you're experiencing the same thing or not. Everyone will finish this book with a powerful message received which is to simply be happy and find acceptance with whatever season you're in right now. That may seem very simple but Jen Larsen written it all in the most beautiful way.

Ashley is very refreshing. Its great to be inside the head of a fat protagonist that is not unhappy or not feeling bad about the way she look. Ashley is smart, driven and most of all, she's real. She's like an eye opener to everyone who thinks that all fat people are miserable or sad about their life. Ashley tends to ramble though which is my least favorite thing because it makes the book slower for me to read. But other than that, Ashley is nothing but inspiring. She's admirable in every way and her character growth is just superb!

Other characters are completely well done as well and their subplots played a huge role in the story. Her grandmother which seems mean and the villain of the story is one of my favorite character. She's just so complex. I am really impressed by Jen Larsen's characterization and her writing. The story was set in a pace where you feel like you're jut there... with Ashley. You will sympathize, you will feel and you will also learn.

Romance wasn't a huge part of the story but it was still there. I can't really say anything anymore except that it was not cliche and that it was just all...real.

Overall, I highly recommend Future Perfect. It doesn't matter what kind of reader you are or that you feel like you've already read books like this before, YOU NEED THIS BOOK in your life.

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