Katie Sturino’s Sunny Side Up is a heartwarming, hilarious, and refreshingly real book that completely captured my heart. As someone who is plus size and loves seeing myself represented in books, I appreciate this book so much and love the frank and funny take on body acceptance, culture, and societal norms. 

Sunny’s journey resonated deeply with me—her struggles with shopping, dating, and simply existing in a world that often refuses to make space for plus size women felt incredibly authentic. Beyond just showing those external challenges, Sturino beautifully captured the emotional weight of navigating them. It was comforting to see those feelings reflected so vividly, and I’m grateful for how she showcased a plus size lead female character as more than just the quirky best friend, or the token fat friend. We are so much more than a number on the scale, and this book helps reinforce that message in the best way possible. Plus, she totally gave me plus size and likeable Carrie Bradshaw vibes!

Once I started reading, I was completely hooked. The humor, the friendships, the romance—it all worked so well together. I don’t always love when books include extra media like articles or newsletters, but the ones in Sunny Side Up were spot on. They felt exactly like the kind of marketing fluff that lands in my inbox, making them all the more entertaining. I wanted to be part of the First Wives Club and cheer on the supportive, empowering friendships that formed.

And of course, the romance! You always expect an HEA in a rom com, but I loved how Katie brought it all together in a way that felt natural and satisfying. Plus, I’d be more than happy to get a spin off about Avery. 

Katie Sturino has delivered a rom com that is both fun and important, proving that plus size characters deserve center stage in books. Highly recommend!

Thank you to NetGalley, Katie Sturino, and Celadon Books for the eARC of this book.