Okay, I'm so sorry and so sad, but I might have to DNF this.

I'm just not feeling this book 😭 The pacing and the writing style is just not for me, 50% in and nothing's really happening yet.

The MC is okay, but I don't exactly feel the need to root for her. I find it off that she keeps judging people/giving comments based on their body types too. I get that it's because she's so insecure but damn. I also feel like she's a bit too judgmental towards her mother when it comes to the fact that she's now trying to date after her husband left. She hasn't been the best mother yes, (oh she definitely hasn't and I didn't like her for that), but I also didn't like how judgy Lori was.

I like that the book tried to highlight social and political issues in South Africa, that's great and quite educational for readers. But using it as a turning point in Lori's character arc feels a little off for me. Like she has suddenly found her voice only when she started doing paintings about social gender-based issues, when she didn't seem to care about it at the start of the book.

Also the romance feels lacking? Idk but I was not feeling the chemistry 😅

Here's what I really liked tho: The MC's brother is on the spectrum and I love that the book highlights that. He is the best character in here tbh.

I also like how therapy/medication is normalized. The MC goes to see a therapist and I think that's great.

I made it to 60% of this book before I decided I can't continue anymore. A shame because I was so excited for it and the fat rep, and I tried really hard to continue. But yeah, this is not for me I think. 😢

Of course, thank you so much to Wattpad Books for sending over an ARC in exchange for a review.