If the Shoe Fits by Julie Murphy

Synopsis

After having just graduated with a degree in shoe design, and trying to get her feet on the ground, Cindy is working for her stepmother, who happens to be the executive producer of America’s favorite reality show, Before Midnight. When a spot on the show needs filling ASAP, Cindy volunteers, hoping it might help jump-start her fashion career, or at least give her something to do while her peers land jobs in the world of high fashion.

Turns out being the only plus size woman on a reality dating competition makes a splash, and soon Cindy becomes a body positivity icon for women everywhere. What she doesn’t expect? That she may just find inspiration-and love-in the process. Ultimately, Cindy learns that if the shoe doesn’t fit, maybe it’s time to design your own. 

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Review

If the Shoe Fits was such a fantastic read! I loved so much about it but especially the fat girl representation in romance!

Obviously, I loved the character of Cindy. She was cute and intelligent and just so creative. I loved her body positivity. Since it’s something I struggle with, it was nice to read a book about someone comfortable in her own skin and speaking up for herself. I also loved Beck and her character, believing in and supporting Cindy!

This is a Cinderella retelling, and it could have been done in many ways, especially in line with the original. However, I was so happy to see how they handled the step-mother and step-sisters. It is lovely to see that people can have a good and loving relationship with the step-relations and that no all step-mothers are evil!

Finally, as a former Bachelor watcher and a lover of the show Unreal, I loved the dating show setting! I liked how skeptical most of the characters were about the whole dating show idea. But, of course, the romance was great! I felt a real connection between Cindy and Henry, and I loved their story!