DNFing because then more I think about it, the more I don't want to finish this one.

It's only going to go downhill from page 11 if the author includes, "You are literally leaching my vagina of moisture".

Since starting it, I've only had people messaging telling me they wish they hadn't finished it so I'm not going to waste my time. 

I also have zero interest following a female main character who has been lusting after a mediocre man for 15 years. 

Nor do I want to read a book where the author considers it plus size rep when the male main character just stare's at the FMC's boobs and says she's full-figured. EYE ROLL.

This is bad. I don’t know if the translation made the writing stunted? 

Things I can say:

1. I’m glad I read The Family Game first before picking up this. Steadman’s writing has improved a lot since the release of something in the water 

2. Reese’s Book Club and I don’t mix.

I was enjoying this, but then as the story started developing some things weren't feeling right to me. So this is kind of a fantasy retelling. We have a Cinderella (Ella), an Aurora (Rory), and a Beauty (Nani).

We also have a Beast, which in this situation, the author chose to make a trans character the Beast and that doesn't sit right with me at all. 

The author also chose to lean into racist stereotypes and gave Nani, a half Black/half Native Hawaiian character, a father that is never around. 

She then also decided to give a character a anxiety disorder, but then was not consistent with treatment or signs of the disorder. 

Can only describe it as pretentious, insufferable, and a slog to get through. Not worth the hype it got in 2022 at all. 

Can't wait to get it off my shelves. 

Too many characters to keep track of but I appreciate the inclusion of South Bend, Indiana

I’m so bored. 😅

I know I bought this when it first came out because I was excited to support SJP’s imprint at Hogarth, but I’m not impressed.

This is giving nothing. 

If having a close female best friend means sharing underwear, count me out. Ew. 

Also, Robin sucks. 

I’m really disappointed as I bought this from the Currently Reading Indie Press List in 2022 and was ready to love it after one host raved about it. 

I was so disappointed. I feel like I’ve just been reading filler with no development.