On the Plus Side is Jenny L. Howe’s latest adult romance. Everly loves her favorite tv show, On the Plus Side, which is a plus-size makeover show that empowers and uplifts contestants. When she is nominated, Everly is shocked and her life changes overnight. Logan is the cameraman assigned to follow Everly around and capture every moment of her transformation. Logan is famous for his grumpy personality and Everly can’t resist trying to make him smile. As Logan and Everly grow closer, Everly starts to wonder about the romantic energy between them. With a showrunner who is focused on ratings, will Everly be able to explore their connection? 

On the Plus Side is impossible to put down! I enjoyed Howe’s debut, but I loved this book even more. Howe’s writing is witty and filled with clever references. Everly is a very relatable character and I loved watching her find self-confidence and growth as the show went on. Everly is an activist for body positivity, but needs to learn to apply what she preaches to herself. I especially related to her strong relationship with her grandma and how that loss impacted her. 

The show’s hosts feel like real people who you’d want to hang out with and receive advice from. Logan and Everly have excellent chemistry and lots of stolen romantic moments as the show films. Logan’s love of dogs was adorable and I loved his business idea. The pacing is excellent. The tension with James and the showrunner are incorporated well, but never steal the joy and happiness of the book. 

 On the Plus Side was a delightful treat! Readers who love the grump/sunshine trope, make-over shows with a positive outlook (like Queer Eye), and lovable characters will enjoy this book. I’m looking forward to seeing what Jenny L. Howe writes next! Readers who enjoyed The Charm Offensive (Alison Cochrun), Spoiler Alert (Olivia Dade), and Talia Hibbert should check out On the Plus Side. 

Thank you so much to Jenny L. Howe, St. Martin’s Griffin, and Netgalley for a free ARC in exchange for an honest review.