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aliciaclarereads 's review for:
Dumplin'
by Julie Murphy
This book was so sweet and so much fun! It's been on tbr for so long, but seeing the movie trailer is what propelled me to finally pick it up, and I'm glad I finally did! This book had all the beats of a YA contemporary that I love: lots of female friendships, crushworthy boys, coming into yourself, and difficult relationships with your mother. Plus you get honest and frank talks about bodies, fun pageant antics, and so much Dolly Parton. My only complaint would be the pacing of the novel, as some parts flew by, while others seemed to drag on longer than necessary. Plus, I wanted slightly more out of the ending. But I really enjoyed my time reading this book, and I'm so psyched to both watch the movie and pick up more Julie Murphy!