Member Reviews
This is such an inspiring book. It’s easily relatable to anybody who is struggling with weight control (doesn’t matter your weight) and healthy lifestyle and trying to change your life to the better.
It’s raw and it’s beautiful. I like that Bradley is a good guy and a constant support for Lexie. I like that Lexie starts to heal from her father’s death and that the relationship between her remaining family start to heal as well.
All in all, it’s a great book with a beautiful story, good characters and a perfect ending. I can’t believe it took me so long to read this
As someone who's struggled with weight before, Bon Bons to Yoga Pants was a relatable and inspirational read. Will definitely keep an eye out on more books from Katie Cross.
Good day! Before anything else, I would like to extend my deepest, sincerest gratitude for sending me a digital review copy of this book (via NetGalley). Thank you very much for the opportunity!
Unfortunately, I am sad to say that I have lost interest in this particular title, and consequently, I have decided against finishing it. Forcing myself to finish a book I am disinterested in (solely for the sake of finishing it) can only negatively impact the entirety of my reading experience, which, in turn, could result in me writing an unfairly negative review. That is a circumstance I hope to avoid. With that said, I believe that the best course of action is for me to simply not read it and to refrain from publicly posting any feedback regarding this book.
I hope you understand where I'm coming from. Again, thank you for the lovely opportunity!
I LOVED this book. I found myself laughing out loud at some parts that hit me in between the eyes, but my heart also was soft for Lexi as she struggled to find her true self. A feel-good read that speaks to women about appreciating oneself for oneself. Higly recommend to anyone who enjoys a good "chick lit" novel!
Bon Bons to Yoga Pants is one of those books that just makes the reader nod their head and say "yeah. Totally. I get that." I have lived many of the experiences that Lexie had in this story, and if was quite refreshing to see how she dealt with them. She went through quite a physical metamorphosis throughout the book, yet on the inside, was still the insecure young woman from before her journey. She had to keep journeying to complete her transition.
Lexie Green is relatable, funny, and insecure. She is an overweight college student who is obsessed with the guy she met online. She is not sure what he looks like, but he is a jock and she is sure he is toned and buff. She assumes she will never meet him in real life, she assumes wrong. With her sister's wedding coming up, she is convinced by her mother's overweight friend to start going to the gym with her as well as watching her calories. She begrudgingly agrees. This is the first step in her transformation journey.
The most important thing that Lexie learns is that you can't change for someone else, or for some extrinsic reason, it has to be for you. Lexie has a lot of issues that she has to deal with, specifically the death of her father, before she can become the person she is meant to be. The story starts off being about her weight, but it is so much more. Following Lexie's journey is inspiring, tear jerking, and hilarious. Most people, whether young or old, male or female, can relate to the feeling of not measuring up or not always getting along with your family. This is an uplifting story about finding yourself, deciding what you want out of life, and making the plans and/or changes you need to be happy, successful and yourself. Lexie is my hero.
I loved this book so much! Katie Cross is wonderful writer, and has the ability to keep you hooked. Can't wait to read more of her work.