Well, this was an absolute delight to read.

If the Shoe Fits is a modernized Cinderella retelling that merges a fairy tale romance and a reality dating show perfectly to have the whirl wind and whimsy you'd expect, along with the drama and sexual tension you want. I love how Julie Murphy brought this story to life - giving a fat girl the chance to shine and find her prince charming, building a supportive and caring family around Cindy (who needs shrewd or cruel step family, when you can have a full cast of characters you genuinely enjoy), and the humor and personality in the dating show and the other contestants was fantastic. This story kept me completely entertained and I could not put it down - which is probably why I finished it in one sitting. If the Show Fits is a fast-paced, fashion-filled romp you won't want to miss.

I received an advanced copy of the book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.

Thank you to NetGalley and Disney Publishing Worldwide Disney-Hyperion for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Cinderella meets the Bachelor!! SOLD.

This is a Cinderella retelling BUT AS A DATING SHOW. This was not your traditional retelling it was 100% orignal. I loved everything about this book. I loved that the main character was plus-sized. I am so excited that this is releasing on August 3rd in the summertime because this is the perfect summer rom-com read.

If you love reality TV then you will love this book. If you love subtle retellings then you will love this book. If you love a character who loves themselves and is unapologetically themselves then you will love this book. If you love rom-coms then you will love this book.

I want to avoid spoilers and I will not be adding many details about the story here.
I need the physical copy of this book on my shelf ASAP.

Thank you to NetGalley and Disney-Hyperion for giving me an eARC copy of this book!

First of all, I *very* much appreciated reading about a plus-sized lead, ESPECIALLY in a traditionally published book with a company like Disney. So, that instantly elevated this book for me.

But even beyond the content, the book is well crafted and sucks you in immediately. I could not put this book down, and I ended up reading it within two sittings. I enjoyed the Cinderella retelling, drawing on the classic tale, but the author brought a ton of originality to the work as well.

I'm sooo excited to see what else Julie Murphy does in the future, and I'll definitely be following along with her career!

Perfect summer read! Just perfect!
I loved this book from the beginning and I wasn't able to put it down, I've literally read it in one stand.
Julie Murphy definitely succeeded in creating an intriguing and funny story, with good and relatable characters.
If the Shoe Fits is "plus-size Cinderella-meets-The Bachelor-at Project Runway...and if you even liked just one of these shows, I promise you, you won't regret reading this book!

Very fun and cute! I always love seeing plus-sized characters find love. As a plus-sized woman myself I think these stories are important!

Depressingly, this was a DNF for me. I've liked previous work from Julie Murphy, but after two chapters of her constant focus on her step sisters' thinness, the intense resentment she had towards her stepmother, and the weird way she was referring to the various family members as if they were lesser than actual siblings just made the book impossible for me to read. My family is blended in all sorts of ways, and the feeling of disrespect for the potential of non-blood connections really frustrated me.

I get that this is supposed to be a Cinderella type story, where the stepmother and stepsisters are evil, but they just weren't evil enough for me to be comfortable with the disgust it felt like I was supposed to feel for them.

Omg, I could not stop reading this book. Fashion, true love, family, Hollywood glamor, reality TV, and a classic-with-a-twist Cinderella story. It is a delicious read.

We meet Cindy, a recent Parsons graduate who finds herself jobless after graduation because she pretty much broke down after her father's death. She ends up moving to California to live with her stepmother, two stepsisters, and the triplets. Now hold on, because you don't know where this is going. Cindy actually gets along really well with her stepsisters and is planning to nanny for her triplet step-siblings. Her stepmother, Erika, is pretty nice, too, and she happens to be the producer for a popular reality bachelor tv show, Before Midnight.

When her stepmom gets in a bind, Cindy and her stepsisters agree to be on Before Midnight which is how Cindy finds herself the first, and only, plus size contestant. We get to see a little of the "behind the scenes" of the reality show, as well as Cindy navigates through unchartered waters using the force of her personality and her love of fashion.

I appreciated how deftly Julie Murphy dealt with size and gender issues. Well, really, how she normalized these topics.

I cannot wait to recommend this to EVERYONE!

I really enjoyed this softly romantic, modern retelling of Cinderella. I've never read a romance title where I identified so well with the main character! Cindy felt real in the way that so few romance heroines do - she talks about the ways that fashion industries exclude larger sizes from the elite fashion world, how body size is a part of who you are but you not only "Fat", and that finding love isn't always a fairy tale. What this romance lacks in steaminess it more than makes up for in humor, strong wit, and enjoyable characters. If you're looking for a perfect, feel-good, no strings attached read, than grab this book with both hands and don't let go!

I feel like there are several disclaimers that I need to make before giving my opinions on this book. I do not typically read romance books. The only reason that I read this novel is because Julie Murphy’s writing is an absolute pleasure to read. The other disclaimer is that I have not nor do I think I will ever watch shows like The Bachelor or any of those other dating reality shows.

With that being said...this book was heavenly to read! I love how fleshed-out each of the characters are and the way they interacted in the story. I was also a big fan of the behind-the-scenes components of the reality show. Whether or not these things actually occur...I was still intrigued.

The romance part of it was definitely cute but (if I’m being honest) that’s not really what kept me interested in the story. This is a Cinderella retelling so we pretty much know how it all plays out. I’m not a big fan of romance novels anyway and I can say that this was done is a really great way. It was a central part of the story without being vomit-inducing over-the-top cheese.

I think this idea of Disney retellings for adults could work if it’s marketed correctly. However, I didn’t know this novel was intended for adults until looking into it a little more. The cover screams YA.

Overall, I can’t wait to see what the next retelling will be and, as always, I can’t wait for Julie Murphy’s next novel.

A beautiful Cinderella retelling featuring a plus sized shoe designer and a Bachelor spin. Cindy, a recent graduate from a design school, got an unexpected opportunity to join Before Midnight (Bachelor-esque show), and decided to take it for the opportunity to get some money and exposure to jump start her career, as a shoe designer. I loved the modern take on the retelling that included a supportive step family. There was so much drama in this book and I couldn’t put it down. I read it in one sitting and wish it never ended. The ending did feel a little abrupt and I wouldn’t have minded an extra 50ish pages. Amazing loved it would recommend to everyone!

I received this ARC from NetGalley.

Are you looking for a grown-up re-imagining of Cinderella, complete with The Bachelor-inspired plot and shoe design? This is the book for you! Julie Murphy is a great writer, and this new work by her doesn't disappoint. There's a memorable and driven heroine, a diverse cast of characters, and a fated love story to boot.

I've read many fairy tale retellings, and this was a very good one. It had all the important tropes, but it also made the story just a lot more fun: the stepsisters are influencers, but they aren't evil. The stepmother works in reality television and is driven but genuinely cares for the Cinderella character. And in the end, the guy is the one putting his foot into a shoe.

This is a story I wouldn't have thought of to match the traditional fairy tale, but I'm so glad Julie Murphy did. Really enjoyed!

I really liked this one! This was a nice spin on Cinderella and I loved the inclusivity! Like this book just made me want to be Julie Murphy's friend. There were a few issues I had though. The romance was insta-love galore even if it was super cute, the central conflict made no sense if you stopped for one second to think about it, we barely know the main love interest, and the ending was entirely too rushed. Despite all that, I really loved the cast of characters. Almost all the girls on the show were likeable and fun and I love the talk about family in the book. The "evil" part of the stepsisters is forgotten for a really adorable bond between Cindy and her stepsisters Drew and Anna.

This book is adult but it does read a lot like a YA. There's even censored cursing which I find a little odd. Overall, if I'm going to read Adult romance I do think personally I like it a bit steamier, as the most we got was a fade to black. There's nothing wrong with that at all, I just wish we had gotten like one step above that.

This book was just like...fun. It was a good time. Structurally and plot wise, there were definitely improvements that could've been made, but overall it was a fun beach read! I really liked Cindy and every time she spoke about her struggles as a plus size person it literally just like struck me in the chest because I've been through all of it. I'm excited for the next books in the series to come out!

Actual rating // 4.5
I've read a quite a few Julie Murphy books and this is by far my favorite! I think that her foray into adult romance is successful and I am so excited to read more books in this series. I loved the take on the Cinderella story while also having a Bachelor type of feel. I love the exploration of grief and fatphobia especially in the tv industry. I'm so excited to see what she does next with this series!

This is such a cute read! It was fast and fluffy! I think this would be a great summer read to have on the beach with a cocktail. The story was too cute!

This is one of those books that just sucks you in and you can't put down. It's a great retake on Disney's version of Cinderella including young triplet siblings named Gus, Mary, and Jack. I loved picking up on all the nods to the movie throughout the book while completely appreciating the story Julie Murphy was telling herself. I will let own voices reviewers comment on the representation that is in this book and how well it was done, but for me it worked well.

Sweet Cinderella retelling - Cindy goes on a reality show, Before Midnight (think, The Bachelor). This is a fun rom-com. Strangely enough, I read The Charm Offensive right before this, which has a very similar concept. I would recommend this book as a fun, romantic read.

I loved every minute of this book! Yes, there were plenty of pop culture tropes (and I admittedly missed probably more because I’m a book person and rarely watch TV, but I don’t live under a rock) and the storyline was predictable in places. But I still loved every minute of this book.

Cinderella is my absolute favorite, so I adored the nods to the classic Disney version. I adored the switch to having such sweet stepsisters and a badass stepmom.

Murphy’s normal YA audience peeked through a few times, but even though I’m a mid-50s grandmother, it was still a fresh, fun, even giggle-out-loud story for me.

Pick this book up if you are looking for a light, sometimes silly, easy, enjoyable read. It’s a perfect summer beach read.

Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC, in exchange for an honest review.

This one was so darn fun. It was predictable, but comfortable. i would love to see this style Bachelor show in real life with an inclusive variety of women, body shapes and lifestyles.
I read the book in the course of one day and loved the romance woven in to the story, especially with the beginning.
And the shoes, what a fun idea for the MC's passion. Definitely love Julie Murphy's books and this one is a perfect summer, beach read.

When Cindy loses a shoe stepping onto her flight back to LA after graduating from design school in Manhattan, she is surprised by the gorgeous man who returns it and trades spots for a middle seat to be next to her. Planning to spend the summer as nanny to her triplet half-siblings everything turns around when she is needed to be in the Bachelor-like tv show her stepmother produces. On the set, she is shocked to learn her former seat-mate, the scion of a fading fashion empire, is the star of the show. Their chemistry has to take a back seat for the show. This body positive heroine is a delight to meet and highly relatable. Her dreams and insecurities are easy to connect with. The familial relationships with her supportive steps is great to see. While written for adults, it will also draw teen readers.

If The Shoe Fits is a retelling of the classic fairytale Cinderella. Unfortunately, I went into this book not knowing really what it was about, and I have never been a big fan of Disney Princesses or retelling of most fairytales. Also, it also took the Cinderella story and merged it with the TV show The Bachelor. No rose for this gal ( I think it is a rose they give the person who is staying or is it the loser gets a rose? I don't know ) ) I have never seen one episode of the show.

What I did enjoy about the book...the main character being a plus-size gal, I think we need to remember that all women are not bubbly, skinny, and blonde when it comes to main characters in books. I also really enjoyed the authors writing style. I have never read any of Julie Murphy's writing before because I rarely pick up YA, but I am going to go back and search a few books out and give them a try. In If The Shoe Fits she wrote a cute, fun, and at times emotional book that was well put together. All in all, it was not a bad book, and I feel it will do well with a lot of people, however, this one was just not for me