Bea Schumacher is about to turn reality tv on its head as the first ever plus-sized lead in Main Squeeze (a Bachelorette-type show). After bashing the show for lack of body diversity, Bea is asked to star on the next season of the popular show. While most people join the show to fall in love, Bea hopes to use this as an opportunity to advance her career as a fashion blogger. As filming progresses though, Bea realizes that love might be in the script for her after all, but it won’t be an easy road as she deals with criticism about her size, old heart-break wounds, and questions about whether or not the men vying for her heart have the best intentions.
With few leads in tv or even romance books being plus-sized, this was refreshing to see, but it wasn’t always easy to read as the author doesn’t sugar-coat society’s opinion about plus-sized women. Bea is a sympathetic character as she battles harsh criticism and tries to remain strong when the attacks draw emotional blood. This is ultimately an inspiring story as much about learning to believe in your self-worth as it is about falling in love.
Mary-Megan K.
Popular Materials Asst.