5

If the Shoe Fits

Julie Murphy
Book
November
2021

Review:

Ahhhh, so good!! This book was excellent! I love the body and race inclusivity; it really was a book that I got into. I literally procrastinated all my homework to read this book. Luckily I don’t have too much. Some of it also seemed to be gender-bent because she was the one who put the shoe on him, and she found him. It was really great to hear about a fashion student and plus-sized. I feel like these are the types of books teens need. The way she loved shoes is how I love books, and it makes me happy to hear about someone so passionate about something. This book also made me want to read dumplin and all of the authors' other books. There are so many good parts to this book. I found the characters to be relatable and deep; it also reminded me of the Selection series and how much of a concert book that is to me. The love story was adorable and funny; it made me laugh and feel things. To read this all in one day after such a walking through quicker and book is really amazing. I could feel the Cinderella story behind the scenes, but it wasn't overwhelming like some adaptations I’ve read. This was an amazing book 10/10 would recommend!

Trigger Warnings:
Sex, Language, Drugs, Drinking, and Smoking

Synopsis From Book:

After having just graduated with a degree in shoe design, and trying to get her feet on the ground, Cindy is working for her stepmother, who happens to be the executive producer of America's favorite reality show, Before Midnight. When a spot on the show needs filling ASAP, Cindy volunteers, hoping it might help jump-start her fashion career, or at least give her something to do while her peers land jobs in the world of high fashion. Turns out being the only plus size woman on a reality dating competition makes a splash, and soon Cindy becomes a body positivity icon for women everywhere. What she doesn't expect? That she may just find inspiration-and love-in the process. Ultimately, Cindy learns that if the shoe doesn't fit, maybe it's time to design your own.
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