I really appreciated the message thoughtfully woven into the story—it added a layer of depth that stuck with me. While it took me a little while to fully connect with the book, something gradually pulled me in. By the time I reached the final page, I realized I had become a big fan of Sunny and their journey. It was well worth the read.

Sunny Side Up was a fun, light, but inspiring read on acceptance, love, and hope. I rooted hard for Sunny as she navigated dating post-divorce while creating a luxury extended-size swimwear brand.

While I enjoyed the story, some aspects felt under-developed! I would've loved a more fleshed out storyline for the main love interests, and to better understand what made Sunny feel sure he was "the one." I felt like some aspects of the story felt like skimming the surface when I craved going deeper into the subject. All in all, I think it was a fun summer read!

This is a cute book. The story kept me interested and reading. The characters were believable. Will it win a Pulitzer Prize? No but it is a cute book. The characters were realistic. I would have enjoyed being friends with Sunny and Dennis too. Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for allowing me to read an advance copy for my honest review.

This was a real page turner. Sunny is such a relatable character and I feel like sooo many can reflect on this book and their daily lives. Loved it!

There is a lot to like about this book. There is a lot of positivity for one thing. I was originally worried Sunny’s new assistant was going to All About Eve her, but she was a genuine friend.

At first I thought there was a lot of showing and not telling, but I suppose there was a lot of backstory to catch the reader up on.

It’s the kind of book where you know Sunny might make choices that will come back to haunt her, but in the end everything will turn out ok. Like how she’s torn between two men and writing about it in her newsletter and how her ex reappears once she gains notoriety.

I really liked the decision to have her entrepreneurial efforts involve swimsuits in extended sizes. I liked that language along with the phrase “bold neutrality” which was new for me.

Overall it was a really fun and enjoyable book.

Sunny Side Up by Katie Sturino has just given me a new best friend…

Sunny is newly divorced and doesn’t fit into any of the swimsuits at Bergdorf. Her company (don’t call her a girl boss!) is doing well and she has two fabulous friends (the way that they support each other is AMAZING) but she’s ready for more. Her brother is getting married and Sunny sets herself a goal to find herself a date. What she doesn’t expect is to find herself torn between two very attractive and very different men.

Sunny also has a brand new business venture to focus on. After her debacle in the fitting room at Bergdorf’s, she embarks on a journey to design flattering and stylish swimwear for women who don’t fit into the sizes usually offered at department stores. Sunny promotes her brand with a focus on embracing real curves and providing women with gorgeous alternatives to the typical plus size suits.

I love everything about Sunny, from her hilarious interactions with the men in her life to her inspirational business (and fashion) savvy to her real-life ups and downs with her body image. Is it too soon to say I’m ready for a sequel? Thank you NetGalley for introducing me to one of my favorite characters ever.

If you've ever felt like the mess in your life is just a bit too scrambled, Katie Sturino’s Sunny Side Up is here to remind you that even broken eggs make a delicious breakfast. This book is a warm hug on a rough morning, a girlfriend pep talk when you're spiraling, and a confident wink in the mirror when your mascara is uneven and you still look cute.

From page one, Katie’s voice is like chatting with your brutally honest but fiercely loving bestie. You know the one—she’ll tell you your ex was trash, your worth is immeasurable, and your thighs? Gorgeous, powerful, and nobody’s business but yours. 💁‍♀️

Through a blend of memoir, real talk, and laugh-out-loud moments, Sturino cracks open the shame and guilt that too often flavor our everyday lives. Whether she’s unpacking body image, self-worth, or the brutal myth of "effortless perfection," she serves it all sunny side up—with compassion, courage, and a heavy dose of humor.

It’s empowering without being preachy, funny without losing depth, and refreshingly real. Katie doesn’t pretend to have all the answers—but she hands you the tools to start asking the right questions. And isn’t that half the battle?

Perfect for readers who:
✨ Love a good memoir with heart and heat
✨ Are working on unlearning toxic diet culture and embracing body neutrality
✨ Want to laugh, reflect, and maybe cry a little (in the best way)

Final Thoughts:
Reading Sunny Side Up feels like healing with a side of hash browns. It's the self-love brunch you didn’t know you needed—and trust me, you’ll be coming back for seconds.

idk!!!!!!!! this book was a little unrealistic. I appreciate the FMCS struggles, I personally, have had them myself but it was all a little bit unbelievable, I mean I guess it is fiction. this was aright, nothing new to the table just meh.

I loved this book! I read it poolside on vacation but it will honestly make you feel that anywhere you read it. Sunny Side Up is my first book by Katie Sturino but definitely will not be my last. It was so positive, refreshing, funny and sweet that I wanted it to keep going.
Sunny Greene is in her 30’s, an entrepreneur in New York who is going through a rough divorce. She has built a name for herself in the PR field and has made some great friends who are dealing with the same kind of struggles that she is. Her body positivity and attitude are so contagious and inspirational, I loved it.
After trying to find a nice bathing suit to go on vacation with her friends and being frustrated with the selection, she decides to launch her own line of all-sizes suits that are flattering and beautiful. This is in addition to her thriving business and her newsletter, which is read by thousands. The girl doesn’t sleep.
Her brother’s wedding is looming and she decides to enter the dating pool, which goes about as well for her as everyone else. There are two very different love interests and it’s fun to see her get her groove back.
This book has so much humor and sweetness and is so relatable and fun. I loved every minute of it. Thank you so much to NetGalley and the publisher for a great time.

Sunny is the same as every women who has body image issues, men telling her she isn't worthy and finding clothes that feel great and fit. Sunny takes everything into her own hands and empowers herself. As she is empowering herself she shares her experiences to empower other women. That's not to say that there are some snags with men and mother issues, business and exes.

I loved the style this was written in and thoroughly enjoyed the book. There were parts where you knew exactly what was going to happen because guess what in real life it is exactly what would happen.

Thank you #NetGalley for the advance copy!

If you like Sex and the City, a strong, empowered, perfectly imperfect female lead, romance, friendship, dogs, NYC, and the worlds of fashion, PR, and influencing, you’ll love this book!

I enjoyed it so much — such a fun read.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC.

The same feeling you get from watching a rom com makeover montage is what you get reading this book. Is it a tad ridiculous and unrealistic? Yes! Did I accidentally read this book in a day despite being midway through multiple other books I needed to read? Absolutely!

I was pleasantly surprised with this and believe it would be a delightful listen on audiobook too.

Sunny’s story is SO necessary and important. A big part of this story dealt with empowering women regardless of their shape or size. Watching Sunny be a total boss babe, bestie and overall good person with fantastic confidence was wonderful. A very easy storyline to follow and a great book to read if you’re in the mood for something light and cute with some heavier undertones.

A vibrant mix of ambition, humor, and unapologetic self-love. As someone with a passion for entrepreneurship and writing, I felt an instant connection to Sunny’s journey. Her determination to build a career she’s proud of reminded me that chasing big dreams doesn’t always look polished - it’s messy, relentless, and worth every twist. It inspired me to double down on my own aspirations (though a little extra funding wouldn’t hurt!).

What truly shines, however, is how Sturino brings body positivity to the forefront. Sunny’s character celebrates larger bodies, showcasing a leading lady who’s confident, desirable, and thriving in a world that often overlooks those narratives. It’s refreshing and empowering to see representation that feels authentic and aspirational all at once.

The story also manages to blend playful escapism with grounded ambition. I mean, who wouldn’t want to juggle two hot men - one of whom could spoil you absolutely rotten - while forging your own path? While the ending edges toward predictability, it doesn’t detract from the joy of Sunny’s journey. Sturino's writing is bold, funny, and infused with warmth, making this book a great pick for anyone looking to be both entertained and inspired. Sunny’s story feels like a love letter to dreamers and doers of every shape and size.

3.5⭐️

Awesome book!

The main character, Sunny, is so a likable and many woman will be able to relate to her story. Sunny takes the reader along on her journey to find her inner confidence. She grows throughout this story to become confident with her body, her relationships and the way she decides to run her business.
There are laughs and spicy romance along the way.
It was an enjoyable and inspiring story!

Thanks to netgalley for this eArc !!

I really struggled with this one. Based on the synopsis, I was expecting a romantic comedy where the female lead went through a journey to self acceptance. The book didn't really deliver on either - more focused on the main characters business ventures and her journey diving back into the dating pool after divorce. It felt more like a general fiction novel than a romcom. If the reader likes love triangles and or detailed discussions on fashion, you'll probably like this book better than me. The main character felt like a Mary Sue - she was rich, has a successful business, and built another one during the story (not to mention the popular newsletter). She had frustrations navigating the fashion world and navigating divorce but these were glossed over and the story mostly read like a list of the character's accomplishments. There was constant namedropping of luxury brands, to the point that I wondered if some of this content was sponsored. And the "romance" aspect didn't dive deep and I didn't feel connected to any of the male characters or feel any chemistry between the main character and any of the side characters (we were just continually told how beloved she was). Thank you NetGalley and Celadon Books for the ARC.

3.75⭐️

This definitely took me a minute to get into and was so frustrating (but also so rewarding) at times. I enjoyed it once I got into it and it was a nice change from my normal reads.

I just really was not a fan of this one... I hate to say it, but I just didn't like the main character, and I don't think that was the point... I think she was supposed to be likable. I can appreciate her POV as a plus-size woman and her struggles with finding clothes that fit (such a real struggle in the year 2025), but to suspend belief to buy in to the concept that she had this issue of finding clothes and then creating a whole line that was on the shelves in less than six months was a little too absurd for me. The body positive narrative was lacking for me at parts, so I just kind of had to move past that, but I did still enjoy this book. It was a quick read, and there was good banter, but I practically forced myself to finish it.

Rounded up from 3.5 stars. It took me a minute to get into this book, but it was worth sticking with it. It's a fun, empowering story. As a reader, I was at times rooting for Sunny and other times very frustrated with her, but I enjoyed the journey. Its more aspirational than realistic, but its a fun read.

Thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for an ARC.

I had a lot of fun reading Sunny Side Up! I flew through the pages as Sunny described her comeback from a rough divorce and her struggle with accepting her body. There was a lot of drama packed into this short novel, between Sunny's newsletter describing her dating life, her involvement in a love triangle, and working on a startup swimsuit business. I adored the NYC setting and detailed descriptions of her daily fashion. I enjoyed her view as a successful entrepreneur navigating adulthood on her own terms.

Thank you to Netgalley and Celadon books for an ARC in exchange for an honest review!