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ghostlyprince's review against another edition
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Ableism, Fatphobia, Sexual content, and Body shaming
Moderate: Alcohol and Eating disorder
*It is heavily implied one of the main protag's mother had an eating disorderltlmz's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Fatphobia and Sexual content
rlpdean's review
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Body shaming, Eating disorder, Emotional abuse, and Fatphobia
vlawton's review against another edition
funny
inspiring
relaxing
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? No
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Fatphobia and Abandonment
knunderb's review
emotional
lighthearted
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
5.0
Great read! I loved the chemistry between Marcus and April. And loved the fat representation and an example of a woman who sets firm boundaries and doesn't let others violate them.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Fatphobia and Sexual content
Minor: Emotional abuse
amanda_reads89's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Emotional abuse, Fatphobia, and Body shaming
paperandspines's review against another edition
This book is not bad (at least as far as I got) by any means. I enjoyed the writing and the overall story of famous guy/regular girl was fine. I loved the fat rep and genuinely enjoyed April for the most part.
My hang up was the time jumping and the AO3 aspect and the snippets of Marcus’ films at the beginning of the chapters. I’m not a fanfiction person so I have no idea what that realm is like. And I just struggled with the beginning of the chapters. I started losing interest with Marcus and his “I must maintain my public image” thing. I just read another book with this in it and I just don’t enjoy that aspect of this story. Just be yourself, dude. I also looked up spoilers (lol) to see if my prediction for the 3rd act breakup was correct…it was. So I’m kind of glad I stopped while I was ahead. I just wasn’t a fan of the run around happening with these characters. To be late 30s, I just wanted more transparency from Marcus.
My hang up was the time jumping and the AO3 aspect and the snippets of Marcus’ films at the beginning of the chapters. I’m not a fanfiction person so I have no idea what that realm is like. And I just struggled with the beginning of the chapters. I started losing interest with Marcus and his “I must maintain my public image” thing. I just read another book with this in it and I just don’t enjoy that aspect of this story. Just be yourself, dude. I also looked up spoilers (lol) to see if my prediction for the 3rd act breakup was correct…it was. So I’m kind of glad I stopped while I was ahead. I just wasn’t a fan of the run around happening with these characters. To be late 30s, I just wanted more transparency from Marcus.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Fatphobia
proudtobeabookaholic's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
sad
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
Marcus Caster-Rupp is a star in the popular TV show "Gods of the Gates", where he plays the demigod Aeneas. To get rid of his frustration over his character he secretly writes fanfiction anonymously. If someone finds out he’ll get fired.
April Whittier is a geologist and has always hid her fanfiction writing to everyone. But she's decided that hiding is over, and when she posts on Twitter her photo goes viral. Both supporters and trolls comment her plus size and when Marcus sees her picture he asks her on a date to spite her bullies.
I've already read "All the Feels", the second book in the series, but they play out at the same time, so it doesn't really matter in what order you read them.
I really like both characters, and the chemistry between them feels real, although they seem like an ill-matched couple. Marcus isn't only hiding his fanfic writing. He plays a role in public, to make everyone see him as a very handsome, but shallow and not too bright, actor. April is plus size, but proud of her body. I like the positive body attitude, but the author also shows what prejudice and snarky comments they often have to face. Marcus makes sure April knows that he loves her body just the way it is (the sex scenes are VERY explicit - it almost had me blushing in my solitude!).
I've never read fanfiction and don't know much about that world, so those parts I found quite uninteresting. Since this is a romantic comedy it was mostly predictable, but that's no real disadvantage in these kind of books. I'm being entertained for the most part, and Isabelle Ruther does an excellent job narrating. I definitely want to read "Ship Wrecked", the next book in the series!
April Whittier is a geologist and has always hid her fanfiction writing to everyone. But she's decided that hiding is over, and when she posts on Twitter her photo goes viral. Both supporters and trolls comment her plus size and when Marcus sees her picture he asks her on a date to spite her bullies.
I've already read "All the Feels", the second book in the series, but they play out at the same time, so it doesn't really matter in what order you read them.
I really like both characters, and the chemistry between them feels real, although they seem like an ill-matched couple. Marcus isn't only hiding his fanfic writing. He plays a role in public, to make everyone see him as a very handsome, but shallow and not too bright, actor. April is plus size, but proud of her body. I like the positive body attitude, but the author also shows what prejudice and snarky comments they often have to face. Marcus makes sure April knows that he loves her body just the way it is (the sex scenes are VERY explicit - it almost had me blushing in my solitude!).
I've never read fanfiction and don't know much about that world, so those parts I found quite uninteresting. Since this is a romantic comedy it was mostly predictable, but that's no real disadvantage in these kind of books. I'm being entertained for the most part, and Isabelle Ruther does an excellent job narrating. I definitely want to read "Ship Wrecked", the next book in the series!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Body shaming, Fatphobia, and Sexual content
jenturnspages's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
Content Warnings
Moderate: Fatphobia
shortforvalkyrie's review
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I found the sex scenes more embarrassing than steamy, but I generally enjoyed this book!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Fatphobia