A review by one_to_fifty_two
If the Shoe Fits by Julie Murphy

funny hopeful lighthearted fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

I absolutely loved this book. It is perfection. 🥺

Cindy is so relatable. As someone who has struggled with my weight my entire life, I have never felt so connected to a character before. Her struggles, were my struggles. They were things that I had experienced or worried about or sadly, felt embarrassed about myself. I loved that she was so confident in her skin and it made me feel like I should be more confident in mine.

I also loved that Julie took the whole "step mother" and "step sisters" of the traditional Cinderella story and made it so positive. I loved Cindy's relationship with Drew and Anna. 

The spin of Cindy being on a show like the Bachelor also 100% sucked me right in! My guilty pleasure is reality tv love shows. At this point, my husband is even suckered into watching them with me. So seeing someone like Cindy on a show like that was really awesome to read about. Frustrating at times too.

I love how this book presents body positivity. I am also even more excited that this is just the first in the series! I can't wait to read more!