Member Reviews
Nina H, Reviewer
I got accepted to review this book years ago, but unfortunately never got around to reading it. Apologies for this.
Claire M, Media/Journalist
Really wasn't sure what to expect but I'm glad I read this. Entertaining and thought-provoking. A great read.
shelby w, Reviewer
Sixteen year old Emery is fine with who she is. Her family and the people around her are the ones who have a problem with her. Well not exactly her...it's her weight. Emery is overweight.
That's right, kids. I'm officially the Big O. And I don't mean Oprah.
That might not be a problem but in this family it is. Her dad is a former basketball player turned fitness guru (or something like that-he was vague to me), mom is a botoxed former model and then sister Angel is sure to be the next big star.
Then Emery is approached to do a reality TV show. For one million dollars she has to lose 50 pounds in fifty days.
Emery is no pushover and she completely thinks it is a stupid idea.
"You think going on a reality show will make me more normal? Have you seen reality TV shows lately? I have three words for you: Honey Boo Boo."
She finds out then that her family is having some financial problems and she pretty much is needed to do this show.
Her life is completely turned around by trainers, dieticians and a counselor. Then the sudden fame. I cannot image being a teenage girl and being on live TV and weighing myself. The author, who is male does a pretty bang up job with being inside a young females head.
I will admit to loving most of this book but there are times when the story wasn't wrapped up well and then some of the plot just felt that 'it had to go somewhere it might as well be this' kinda stuff.
For a young adult book it also does have some cussing and sex and stuff...if you worry about that. It also has some standing up for yourself when you are a fat chick too. (I've said before how I wish books like these were around when I was a teenager.)
Booksource: Netgalley in exchange for review.
