This was so fun! Entertaining, worry, and starkly relevant to how society sees bodies. I loved watching doors open for Diana, but the challenges she faced were so relatable too.

Posting on 8/30/24

I appreciate that Diana stuck to her goals and did not accept less than. I loved the way she stuck up for herself and other people in her field. Also, the romance with Drew, was excellent and I loved that he verbalized how much he loved her body! Also, her relationship with her sister, was very real. The whole book felt very realistic and easy to relate to. As someone who was in a male dominated field for a decade, I can understand the struggle as a minority woman to get my voice heard. Love this story for the realness, and the struggle with the beautiful ending.

3.75 stars - rounded to 4 stars!!!

I absolutely appreciate the lesson behind this story of embracing and celebrating yourself at all times!! I loved the Epilogue after the journey leading up to the ending of this story. The main character’s confidence and directness has made them my favorite. Mince no words tell no ….. full lies 😶 lol

I do wish there was just a little less name dropping lol but I get it, it’s a fun story.

Thank you Entangled Publishing, NetGalley, and Lauren Marie Fleming for allowing me to review this ARC! 🧚

*Because Fat Girl* by Lauren Marie Fleming is a refreshing and empowering story for anyone who has ever felt like they didn’t fit in. Diana Smith is a fierce, queer, plus-sized woman who refuses to let Hollywood’s narrow standards define her. Her journey from grieving filmmaker to someone who unexpectedly finds herself in the limelight is both inspiring and relatable.

Diana's character is easy to root for, especially as she navigates the challenges of being both visible and invisible in an industry that often ignores people like her. The story touches on important themes like body positivity, grief, and the complexities of fame, all while keeping the tone light enough to make for an enjoyable read.

One of the standout elements of the book is its message of resilience and self-acceptance. Diana’s journey isn’t just about finding love or success; it’s about embracing who she is and the unique perspective she brings to the world. The romance adds a fun twist, though it sometimes feels secondary to Diana’s personal growth.

The only downside is that some of the plot points can feel a bit predictable, and the pacing drags slightly in the middle. However, the book’s heart and humor more than make up for these minor flaws.

Overall, *Because Fat Girl* is a feel-good read with a powerful message, perfect for anyone who has ever felt "too much" for the world around them.

#BecauseFatGirl #NetGalley

I’ve read this book about 333 times and each time the characters speak to me in a different way. My love grows for their chosen family and I identify more with their struggles. I’m grateful for these characters sharing themselves with me as the author and cannot wait to share them with you, dear reader. ❤️

For a behind the scenes look at how this book formed and the characters developed — including deleted scenes! — check out BecauseFatGirl.com.

This was a tough one for me! The writing style felt like repurposed self-insert fanfic in a bad way, and much of the book felt like it was written by someone who has just discovered social justice via Instagram and is trying to show off how "woke" she is. I did, however, love Chris and probably would read his romance if Fleming wrote it even though I really did not like this book.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher, Entangled: Amara, for this wonderful book.

It is so hard to review a book you so tally loved without giving away anything. I want to gush about every scene and elaborate on every detail.

Just believe me when I tell you this book is a must-read. It is full of emotional twists and turns.

I read it in one day. The ending had me in tears.

Please read this one!

Highly recommend! Five stars plus.

I would've loved it more if it was not LGBTQ Based. :)
Thank you for sharing your ARC with me.
I would read more from entangled puclishing. And maybe from the author LGBTQ is not my preferred génre.