It made me realize things about myself that I had turned a blind eye to most of my life. She lets it go because it is easier for all parties involved, even though those comments do hurt. There are times when Lauren accepts truly terrible behavior and is on the receiving end of incredibly hurtful comments. She isn’t self conscious about her body she has already done that work and accepts her body, but her journey is one of learning to stick up for herself and prioritize her own comfort over the comfort of others. From what it is like to fly on an airplane, to giving away pieces of yourself until there is nothing left, Lauren is one of the most lovingly written, honest portrayals of what it is like to move through this world in a fat body.

I have never read a character that portrays the fat experience so fully. He so desperately wants to protect those he loves, and not only protect them but make them happy. You see his impulsivity, his restlessness, his sensitivity, but most of all you see his fierce loyalty to those he loves.

Alex has ADHD and the representation is honest and amazing. He has a mouth that never stops moving and is always trying to make those around him smile and laugh. Their journey to learn to love each other and more importantly themselves is the basis for one of the best rom coms I’ve ever read.ĭade has accomplished some of the best banter I have ever read. Lauren is described as a round bird-like character while Alex is a beyond handsome movie star, so while romance seems unlikely, we all already know what is in the cards for these two characters. She is the show runner’s cousin and frequent target for his bullying for her looks. After a couple of run-ins and a bar fight, the show runners assign Lauren to be Alex’s minder to make sure he behaves and doesn’t further tarnish the show’s reputation. Alex is a star in a popular Game of Thrones style TV show. This book takes those exact sentiments even further. I had never seen the fat experience dealt with in such a truthful and loving way. When I read Spoiler Alert for the first time, I had never felt more seen in all my life. Once again Olivia Dade has bared the soul of fat women everywhere. Book Review: Curvy Girls Can’t Date Quarterbacks.Book Review: A Dark and Starless Forest.Book Review: Act Your Age, Eve Brown by Talia Hibbert.Book Review: The Princess Trap by Talia Hibbert.Book Review: Grin & Beard It by Penny Reid.Book Review: Take a Hint, Dani Brown by Talia Hibbert.Book Review: Get a Life, Chloe Brown by Talia Hibbert.Book Review: All the Feels by Olivia Dade.Book Review: Spoiler Alert by Olivia Dade.

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