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A review by kayla_llbr
Picture Perfect by Alessandra Thomas
5.0
**ARC provided in exchange for an honest review**
We live in a society that demands perfection. And perfection is usually wrapped up in a size 2 package. For me, Picture Perfect is one of those books that is a must read! As a girl on the thicker side of life, I always find it hard to identify with heroines that have the most desirable looks, and perfect bodies. In my world, that is not real. Because of the raw honesty of the main character, Cat, and her journey of self-discovery, I found Picture Perfect not only enjoyable, but a story I can identify with.
After an accident shatters Cat's leg, she finds the cocktail of steroids, good food, yoga pants and sedimentary lifestyle has caused her to gain 60 lbs and jump from a size 2 to a 12. For most girls, weight gain is devastating as is. But for Cat, her situation is exacerbated by her modeling background.
In an effort to raise her self-esteem, a therapist assigns Cat to pose for a human-form art class. This is how she finds herself posing for Nate. Nate is buff, beautiful and oh so sweet.
Yes, ladies. Nate is one big slice of swoon-worthy beefcake. He is incredibly sweet, supportive and sexy. Cat finds herself feeling beautiful in Nate's light. But the one lesson that every girl needs to learn is that you cannot find your beauty in the eyes of someone else.
But when Cat enters a Real Woman Project, Nate becomes less supportive and soon a past secret threatens to undo not only Cat's confidence, but the relationship between her and Nate...
Picture Perfect is a very well-written story about a girl learning to find her own inner beauty again. I think for all of us girls that have struggled with weight, or low self-esteem, Picture Perfect is our story too. There is a deep sadness in judging your own worth as a person with the expectations placed on us by not only our peers, but by the media. Why do we associate plus size with fat or unattractive or less than perfect?
All of those woman above are plus size and look how confident and sexy they are! They look happy and proud of the bodies they have!!! Beauty is not one-size fits all. It comes in all forms, and as women, we should support and encourage others to feel comfortable in their own skin.
I cannot recommend this book enough.
4.5 stars*
We live in a society that demands perfection. And perfection is usually wrapped up in a size 2 package. For me, Picture Perfect is one of those books that is a must read! As a girl on the thicker side of life, I always find it hard to identify with heroines that have the most desirable looks, and perfect bodies. In my world, that is not real. Because of the raw honesty of the main character, Cat, and her journey of self-discovery, I found Picture Perfect not only enjoyable, but a story I can identify with.
After an accident shatters Cat's leg, she finds the cocktail of steroids, good food, yoga pants and sedimentary lifestyle has caused her to gain 60 lbs and jump from a size 2 to a 12. For most girls, weight gain is devastating as is. But for Cat, her situation is exacerbated by her modeling background.
In an effort to raise her self-esteem, a therapist assigns Cat to pose for a human-form art class. This is how she finds herself posing for Nate. Nate is buff, beautiful and oh so sweet.
"This is what a woman looks like. This is what made the masters so hungry to paint. They all knew better than the dumbass fashion magazines, Cat. Trust me. It's amazing how so many curves can all come together into something so absolutely visually perfect."
Yes, ladies. Nate is one big slice of swoon-worthy beefcake. He is incredibly sweet, supportive and sexy. Cat finds herself feeling beautiful in Nate's light. But the one lesson that every girl needs to learn is that you cannot find your beauty in the eyes of someone else.
"I promise you, I'm telling you this for your own good. But you and the boy are young. So many things can happen, and his presence in your life is not guaranteed forever. I don't want him to become a crutch."
But when Cat enters a Real Woman Project, Nate becomes less supportive and soon a past secret threatens to undo not only Cat's confidence, but the relationship between her and Nate...
Picture Perfect is a very well-written story about a girl learning to find her own inner beauty again. I think for all of us girls that have struggled with weight, or low self-esteem, Picture Perfect is our story too. There is a deep sadness in judging your own worth as a person with the expectations placed on us by not only our peers, but by the media. Why do we associate plus size with fat or unattractive or less than perfect?
All of those woman above are plus size and look how confident and sexy they are! They look happy and proud of the bodies they have!!! Beauty is not one-size fits all. It comes in all forms, and as women, we should support and encourage others to feel comfortable in their own skin.
I cannot recommend this book enough.
4.5 stars*