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Actual rating 4.5

THIS WAS SO DAMN GOOD.

There's only one other book I can think of that has a fat queer MC and that specific character is a bit too cynical and pessimistic for me (though I did really enjoy that book).

Abby is a cutie who I aspire to be honestly. She is ramble-y and bubbly and just overall really adorable. I love the way the author wrote her inner monologue, because it definitely made it easy for you to get to know her.

I really like Jordi too. I thought Abby and her were the perfect match.

I didn't like Abby's best friend, Maliah, much at all though. She wanted Abby to be there for her, but it seemed like she never wanted to be there for Abby. It also annoys me how she never really apologizes for how she acts the entire book. I know she's supposed to be Abby's BFF, but Jax was a much better friend to her. I also just really love the lovable bro type characters.

It's actually really amazing reading a book in a fat gay girl's POV because Abby feels the same way about herself that I do. I know there's nothing wrong with being fat. I know I'm cute, I don't hate my body. But I do still have insecurities. Like Abby, I really hate my photo being taken. I'm insecure about people touching my waist. It was just really really really nice to be able to read a character who feels the same way. It also helped me understand why Abby was so upset at what Jordi did, though I think it also helped me view myself the same way my friends do, like Abby's friends helped her.

I'm just really grateful for the representation. The fact that it's an ownvoice novel also makes me really happy. You can tell that the author knows what she's writing!

This is the perfect fluffy book with very little angst. It was honestly a perfect weekend read and I am so glad I picked it up.