I really liked this book!

The romance was very sweet, but definitely a slow burn with very minimal spice. Still I loved the tender moments between Everly and Logan.

I really appreciated Everly's growth through the book. It felt realistic-- it happened over time and not without her own doubts. I also loved that she didn't NEED a man or to lose weight to develop as a character.


Thanks to netgalley and the publisher for this ARC. I was excited to read it and was not disappointed!

Think What Not to Wear but plus sized! This novel represented plus sized is such a beautiful way. Not once did the content hyper focus on curves or folds that I have read in other novels with plus sized main characters - and I really appreciated that.

Everly is such a lovable main character and I thoroughly enjoyed experiencing her growth within the pages of On the Plus Side. Reading through her confidence gains with romance, art, fashion, and family was very heart warming. And I loved the little bit of spice that was sprinkled in, it was just enough for this novel!

I definitely recommend this one for those interested in reading something that is plus size friendly, but it truly is one size fits all and should be read by all!

I really enjoyed this book. It's a great cross between Queer Eye and What Not to Wear. I loved that Everly found herself throughout the book, and wasn't changing for a man, but in tandem with finding love. The main message was about doing the work on the inside, alongside changing her outer appearance in small ways that enhanced Everly's appearance and made her more confident. The conflicts were resolved through direct communication and matched with the ages of the characters. Not having silly miscommunications helped the integrity of the book and the believability of the relationships. I really liked that there wasn't a 3rd act breakup. All in all, this was a fun read and I saw a lot of myself in Everly.

Thank you to NetGalley and the author for the ARC copy!

Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for providing me with an eARC of On The Plus Side.

This book was such a pleasure to read! I devoured it. It was fast paced, had many interesting characters, and was full of witty dialogue, I loved the body-postivity message within the theme of the book and the reality of how difficult it can be to live your life authentically and love yourself while constantly being told you're either not good enough or you don't deserve to have what others have. This story was full of really honest moments -- from self doubt and negative feelings, to embarrassing situations. I loved the characters and appreciated that the storyline didn't go in the directions of Everly losing faith in Logan, but rather the two of them joining forces to deal with the situation. It was also refreshing to have male characters that also had body-issues.

I hate to compare authors but I mean this in the highest compliment that the writing will appeal to fans of Olivia Dade novels. The humor, plus sized characters, and romance are brilliant.

Thank you NetGalley for letting me read this arc in exchange for an honest review. I loved this book! The premise of the story was so fun (think Queer Eye for plus sized women), and I really like how it ended. The characters in this book were so easy to love, and I think that’s what made me love the book so much. Everly had such great personal development and never lost sight of who she truly is. Logan is the SWEETEST grumpy guy ever and sees the good in people. And Jazzy and Stanton are just so fun and kind! I just can’t get over these fictional people!

Very cute and fun read! Loved that there was no third act breakup, a very good representation of plus size experiences.

This is probably closer to a 3.5 for me. I loved Jenny L. Howe's debut, [book:The Make-Up Test|59808330]. It was witty, light, and the romance was spot-on. However, I didn't feel those things from <I>On the Plus Side</i>. While I enjoyed the premise of the makeover show, the initial chemistry, and Everly's journey of self-discovery, the story felt rushed. I wanted the romance to really build after that initial spark, but everything added up to insta-love which is one of my least favorite tropes. Really, that is a me thing more than anything — it's just my preference in romance, but I expected something more built up considering how the rest of the plot was unfolding. Ultimately, my concerns with this book fell to timing; the timing of the romance plot, the timing of the twist, etc. I think this could have shaped up to the perfect romance with better pacing.

Some things I did like included the chemistry between Logan and Everly, the relationship with Becca and Ellis, and the family relationship that was explored with Everly and her mother. All of these made for a more well-rounded story that wasn't just romance-focused. The filming scenes for the show were fun too, and I almost wish we could have gotten more of those!

Rating: 3.5/5 stars

A quirky, realistic view of how people can do damage with their words unknowingly. Everly is a great character that many people can relate to no matter their background.

Thank you NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for this ARC!

LOVED IT! Couldn't put it down!

"On the Plus Side" is a romcom about Everly, a plus-size woman who has lost her self-confidence and self-love. Enter reality TV show 'On the Plus Size' and its hosts who will spend several weeks helping Everly come out of her shell and become her true self while on national TV. Scandals and romance fill the pages of this can't-put-down book.

I truly enjoyed reading this book. It has it all: scandals, intrigue, romance, and betrayal. I appreciate the representation of a fat main character and the stigma fat people endure in society. Everly's character development and her love story were touching and I felt myself rooting for her throughout the book. I would read this book again and I'll be on the lookout for more books from this author.

I use to love watching makeover shows, so I was excited by the premise of this book. On the Plus Side follows Everly, a plus size MC, who is in need of a life overhaul. She hides herself behind a receptionist job & bland clothing from fear of standing out. The show helps her embrace & love herself for who she is & to not be afraid to stand out. She also finds a love interest in the cameraman, Logan, who is the sweetest character!

This was a really fun book to read. I loved seeing Everly's journey as she branches out & explores the things she loves. I like that it focused on more than just her appearance. The body positivity & self-confidence was great to see! I enjoyed the forums & news articles throughout the book. They made the characters feel real. The drama at the end was intense & definitely brought awareness to consent!

This was a fun, light romantic read that left me with a big smile at the end.

Since her grandmother’s passing, Everly Winters has put her dreams on the back burner and has decided to blend in to get by. When the hosts of her favourite makeover show, “On The Plus Side,” surprise her at her office, everything changes. Suddenly her aspirations are front and center, and she is faced with the opportunity to change her life and live out loud. Plus, Everly feels sparks of something (romance?) every time she interacts with the grumpy, flannel-clad cameraman, Logan. And Everly knows Logan can feel it, too.

4/5 stars, I really loved this book. It was truly a rom-com, because there were lines that I actually laughed out loud at (a rarity for me)! I loved all the dogs (Bagel!!!), I was so happy to read about them. I also adored the ren faire chapter, it was so fun!

I found this book covered a lot of sensitive subjects in a very compassionate way. Everly felt so relatable and her cheerful demeanor was refreshing, and Logan was *chefs kiss.* His description as a “woodsy metrosexual” made me laugh because it is so spot on. There was also so much representation which was also lovely to see! I didn’t want this book to end so I hope to read another book with Everly and Logan in the future!

Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for the ARC!

Jenny L. Howe hits her second book out of the park. I love to see the plus-sized representation, I loved Everly and Logan separately, and adored their journey together.

I thought the idea of this book was a great concept. I always love a plus sized fmc. Everly is very relatable. I did feel like this book did fall short though. I had higher expectations and found myself bored halfway through. I wish I had more to add to this review.

Thank you to Jenny Howe, Netgalley and St. Martin's press for the e-arc. Opinions are my own.

Love loved loved the plus size representation! The book was cute with the perfect romance and plot. Cant wait to read more from the author!

This was cute! The premise was amazing, and I do think it had more potential- but again, overall a cute read. It may not have clicked for me for a few reasons: the people on the show helping her did not seem to have personality- I was expecting JVN from queer eye type stuff but they weren't very developed. It also felt "insta-love." the writing wasn't great, and the overall flow was off.

Reasons I did like it: the concept of a queer eye type show for the plus sized community, the body positivity/neutrality, the male hero was cute, the female hero was confident and funny- though I do think they needed more development.

This was adorable! I love the tv show setting and how the story revolved around love and body image but not in a negative light. "Fat" usually holds such a negative connotation and this story completely ignored that and used it in a positive light. So many people try and fall short when writing about plus-size characters and their journey with self-love/discovery. However, this was written so gracefully and held space for the main character's feelings while not overdoing it. It discussed hard topics in a light way that made the book easily digestible without feeling surface-level. Truly a beautifully written piece.

The story started a little bit fast for me but I appreciated how the ending wasn't easily predictable and there were genuine problems and solutions along the way. This is a minimal spice book (which I'm okay with, I just like to know in advance) that still included falling in love in the journey of self-discovery. Very cute!

This book was just okay. I had higher hopes for it, but the characters and story felt superficial, and it wasn't a fun enough read to make up for that.

Everly has long been a fan of the show On The Plus Side. She also has a huge crush on James at the ad agency where she works as a receptionist. She’s happy and content with her life when suddenly the hosts from her favorite show appear at her work for her! She notices the grump cameraman Logan and this sets off a journey of discovery and of Everly finding her worth and her true love. I enjoyed reading Everly and Logan’s story. It was wonderful to see a plus size main character who was treated as sexy and desirable. Her discovery of her self worth and of finding her place in her own world and with her true love was a beautiful read.

Was a very good read! I loved the blooming chemistry and relationship between Everly and Logan. I love reality tv myself, so I liked the aspect of how it played out within the book. I needed up highlighting multiple lines of what Logan said or did and think he would be a perfect addition to the book boyfriend list.

I loved this book! I felt such a kinship with the FMC and the MMC was the perfect about of grumpy to her sunshine. I fell in live with their banter right off the bat.

The characters are realistic and relatable, and you really find yourself rooting for them. The side characters are adorable too.

The writing is well done-the perfect balance between formal and relaxed-and even though I’m not typically a fan of books written in the third person, I had no problem reading this one.