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A review by landawn
One to Watch by Kate Stayman-London
medium-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? It's complicated
3.0
(Rounded down)
Things I liked:
- representation
- some relatable moments
- mixed media
Things I disliked:
- Bea felt very one-dimensional - everything about her seemed to directly tied to her being fat, or single (which again, indirectly related to her size). I’m all for representation and including that as a main plot point, but where was the rest of her personality, or hobbies?
- the plot doesn’t feel original at all. I get that it’s not trying to hide that it’s based off the Bachelor, but the author didn’t even TRY to make any of it unique.
- the ending. Who she ends up with felt too neat and tidy to me. Give me a real conversation/apology!
- Bea’s internalized fat-phobia
Things I liked:
- representation
- some relatable moments
- mixed media
Things I disliked:
- Bea felt very one-dimensional - everything about her seemed to directly tied to her being fat, or single (which again, indirectly related to her size). I’m all for representation and including that as a main plot point, but where was the rest of her personality, or hobbies?
- the plot doesn’t feel original at all. I get that it’s not trying to hide that it’s based off the Bachelor, but the author didn’t even TRY to make any of it unique.
- the ending. Who she ends up with felt too neat and tidy to me. Give me a real conversation/apology!
- Bea’s internalized fat-phobia
Content Warnings
Graphic: Fatphobia and Sexual harassment