Meant to Be: If the Shoe Fits by Julie Murphy
Release Date: August 3rd 2021
Rating: ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆
This was a great book, with a fun premise and a clever retelling of Cinderella. Julie Murphy excels, as always, at writing plus sized characters, fun world building and creating a quirky cast of supporting characters. The background of the reality show was a clever reinvention of the fairy princess ball and the modern happy step-family was a pleasant twist.
However, it misses five stars for two little reasons. First, even with our usual romance-grade suspension of disbelief, there is no chance that a famous producer could put three of her children on a tabloid-hungry show with no one finding out. Second, Henry is somewhat underwhelming. Rich boy with Mommy-issues and existential panic about being a responsible adult is a solid trope, but I could have used a little more.
Overall though, I would still highly recommend this read.
Purchase at: Amazon, Barnes & Noble
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