Read as a group read and I'm so glad I did. I loved every moment of it! This book is a delightful exploration of community life, filled with quirky characters and laugh-out-loud situations. DeWitt’s writing is both witty and heartfelt, making the ups and downs of co-op living feel relatable and entertaining.

The interactions among the residents are hilarious and often touching, showcasing the chaos and camaraderie that come with sharing a space. I could totally see this as a movie—imagine the ensemble cast bringing these vibrant personalities to life on screen! The blend of humor, romance, and life lessons would resonate with anyone who’s ever lived in a close-knit community. Left a smile on my face. If you’re looking for a fun, feel-good story, this one is a must!

This fell a little flat for me towards the halfway to endpoint, but I did enjoy this book for the most part. I love the plus size rep/queer rep and thought the story itself had a unique premise.

I enjoyed this book. Loved the cover. The discription intrigued me and caught my eye! The characters were well matched.
Would be interested in reading more by this author!

This was such a great read, with awesome rep- queer, plus sized, gender… what more could you want?? Also love the cover!!

Was this book good? Yes. Did I get the point the author was trying to make? Sure. Was I a little disappointed? Yeah. I was really excited for a fat, queer FMC but unfortunately this story played to too many of the tropes that other queer books do. The protagonist is a fat, lesbian who is mainly femme' presenting and ends up with a man at the end. A man who also saves her career and is rich. The author does address the problems with this and has the character feel conflicted about being attracted to a man because she doesn't want to erase her queer identity or fall into the trope that bisexual women always end up with a man. I appreciate what the author was trying to do and how they tried to combat bierasure, but the ending just fell flat for me and I did feel like Diana cut off parts of herself for Andy. The writing was wonderful and I like the characters that Fleming created, I just wish it had been a little gayer. We didn't really get to see much of Diana's attraction to women besides hearing about an ex.

Excellent book, love it! Looking forward to more from this author! Apologies for the lateness of my review

I enjoyed this book for the most part. It was unique in having a queer character that ultimately falls for a cis male. I've never read a book that had that kind of situation, so it was interesting to have that play out in the story. I felt like the end of the book was fairly easy to see coming. It is one part of the book that I felt was unrealistic. I enjoyed the characters and how well developed they were. Overall it was an enjoyable story.

We need more books like this especially given what happened this past election. This book is full of all the tidbits that will get us through the next four years. Find and fight for those who love and understand you just like Diana.

Thank you to Entangled Publishing, LLC | Entangled: Amara and NetGalley for providing an eARC for a honest review.

This is a book that draws you in slowly. Diana Smith is a plus sized person who dreams of making award winning movies. She was on the cusp at one point but plans were derailed. Now she works as a store stylist which includes clothing for celebrities. She gets an off hand invite to a celebrity A-listers party and there she meets Drew, a famous action star.

There is realistic depiction of fat phobia, bi erasure and other queer discriminations. There is the darker side of Hollywood too. But this is a woman’s journey to get her life back on track. Drew is a cinnamon roll character. He wants to help her make her movie. And he is so willing to let her lead and not take over. Diana doesn’t always make the choices I want. She keeps Drew in the friend zone and can be blunt with her sister and friends. She is a quivering mass of insecurities. But that just makes it all the better when she comes into herself. I confess I wasn’t expecting as complicated a novel from Entangled Publishing, especially as it is marketed as a romance.

I’d suggest it leans towards women’s fiction with the focus on Diana finding her confidence and voice. She doesn’t do it alone and has good core support and the luck of new influential backers. The title is bold and in your face. And so is Diana. The epilogue gives the HEA you want and leaves you feeling wonderfully satisfied. I also enjoyed following the read along with the Entangled Insiders Facebook group led by Brittany Zimmerman.

An important debut women's fiction/romance featuring a queer, fat aspiring filmmaker in Hollywood who finds herself becoming enmeshed in the life of a posh male celebrity who is interested in helping her produce her movie. This had AMAZING queer/trans rep and didn't shy away from the darker sides of celebrity. I liked that the author narrated the audiobook but found they read a little too quickly for comfort. Many thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for an early digital copy in exchange for my honest review. I'm excited to read what Lauren Marie Fleming writes next!

Really enjoyed this one. I loved the writing style, the characters, and the overall story. It was refreshing to read about characters who didn’t have the perfect body and don’t fit the ‘mold’ of so many books I’ve read. While I experienced a roller-coaster of emotions (and yes, I found myself crying and laughing at parts), this book was a feel-good book and I recommend it to anyone with an open mind!

I thought this book was entertaining and there were some funny parts that I enjoyed. There was some good banter and I liked the side characters. I did like the overall premise of the story but I felt like something was missing.

What a great story about going after your life long dream. Such a moving book, I couldn't put it down. Without spoiling it, I just want to tell you to read it, and read it now for an inspiring story.

Short blurb: "Hollywood isn’t nice to women like Diana Smith, but that hasn’t stopped her from being unabashedly queer, plus-sized, and determined to make award-winning movies that showcase the diversity of her community. She was so close to her goal, appearing at festivals and gaining attention for her short films, when grief came and shattered Diana’s directorial dreams."

I don’t think this was for me. I struggled connecting to the MC and tried to appreciate all the diverse aspects designed within this character, but I just had a tough time with her.

We meet Diana Smith a plus size filmmaker who is know for being a little to much but she’s determined to make her way in a place that is unkind to women like her.
After taking a break due to personal reason she meet up with someone who wants to work with her and off she goes.
Diana’s journey is both hilarious and emotionally it will make you cry at times.
I loved the relationships, friendships and how the author handled some difficult topics that are addressed in this book
If you’re looking to read a story that is both entertaining and empowering and emotional this is a book for you . It reminds Us that everyone deserves respect and a HEA.
Overall a fun quick emotional read.
This book will resonate with anyone who has ever felt out of place at one time or another.
Thank you netgalley and entangledpublishing

I really enjoyed the story and the different takes and outlooks the author provided for the character. The pacing and development made the story grow in interest and constantly hold attention.

It feels like a real-life portrayal of what is it to be plus-sized in a culture that values certain looks above all else. Thank you Netgalley for the ARC opportunity.

I loved this book so much, I love the writing, the characters, the story. It was refreshing to read about characters who didn’t have the perfect body and don’t fit the ‘mold’ of so many books I’ve read. While I experienced a roller-coaster of emotions (and yes, I found myself crying and laughing at parts), this book was a feel-good book and I recommend it to anyone with an open mind! Thank you Entangled Publishing and NetGalley for the eARC.

This book will definitely speak to anyone who has ever felt inferior because of their size. It really makes me think of the whole "if I am too much, go find less." thing. I have a feeling that this will be one of those comfort books that I reach for when I need to remind myself that my size doesn't define my worth.

I think this would be a really great book for someone who is starting out in the film industry, or is a huge movie buff. However, as someone who doesn’t fall into those categories, I struggled to connect with this book and its characters. There are references to different positions within the film industry, actors, movies, etc. If someone isn’t as invested in those areas, it can be difficult to connect with the storyline. However, the highlights of the struggles onf the industry, the prejudices, hierarchies, and privileges it something that I think it is important to bring to light.

I will say, I loved the LGBTQIA+ representation in the book. One of the really great aspects Fleming covered is how sexuality is fluid, and attraction isn’t a binary.

I wish I had more to say about this book. I really do. I wanted to love it!

Overall, having a solid interest in film would make this book easier to connect with. The writing was good, and we love a curvy FMC. But, at the end of the day, I’m just not going to be telling everyone to read this book. I won’t be reviewing publicly, as I don’t want to detract from the traction this book and its author. I truly hope all the best and success!