Thanks NetGalley and the publisher for this ARC! It took me a little while to get into this book, but it was fun, easy to read, and entertaining. I’d definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a palette cleanser after a heavy read!

TBH I’m surprised I finished this one. I guess I did because it was a very easy/light read. But completely unbelievable. I was never into Sex in the City but I imagine this storyline is similar. Writing was a bit choppy and predictable.

This is an easy lighthearted read. It has the usual tropes that go along with a romance/chick lit. If you need a fun summer beach read or a break from a highly emotive book, I would recommend Sunny Side Up. Thanks for @netgalley and #celedaonbooks for the eARC.

I have a love hate relationship with books about heavy set women. However; Katie Sturino's Sunny Side Up was hilarious and fun. I did NOT feel icky about the story and I found myself enjoying the characters. The love story was fun and exciting!

This was such a fun, fast paced, and special read. Sunny's story tackles dating after divorce and body positivity. As someone who lives the experience that Katie does with having to shop for her body in a world that doesn't necessarily fit/have options, it can feel demoralizing. And typically characters like this are written in as the side character, friend, family member, etc. who doesn't offer a ton of value. Having Sunny's character front and center was amazing. I did feel like some of the romance was a little unrealistic, but it was all fun so I did enjoy it overall!

Thank you so much to Celadon Books for the early copy in exchange for my honest review.

Such a great story of female friendship and family! I loved the characters and their development as well as enjoyed the plot. Can’t wait to see what the author writes next!

I absolutely adored this book!! Sturino does an amazing job channeling the inner thoughts of women across the world regarding personal feelings about body image (and working, full time women, and much more)! I felt this book deep in my soul and literally laughed out loud at multiple times! Sunny is down right hilarious and the exact confident, strong, and body positive woman everyone should strive to be. This book was refreshing, fabulous, empowering, and made me feel so seen and so great about myself! Thank you Sturino for making the characters so relatable and well rounded. 4/5 stars because the plot seemed a bit chaotic and cliche at times. Thank you Netgalley, the author, and Celadon Books for the ARC!

Sunny found success with her business ventures, but her love life could use some upgrading. Sunny is a divorced thirty-five year old plus size women who is juggling multiple business ventures. At the same time she is mourning the loss of her marriage. Being married equated to being loved. Sunny needs to learn how to love herself before venturing into another relationship. Being with a man doesn’t define who you are. Being a plus size women had her struggling with her self-esteem and confidence. Dealing with body image has been on ongoing issue for her and she wants to change that.
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Sunny Side Up is about a thirty-five year old divorcée with body image problems. Sunny thought life would be different for her. Unfortunately, her marriage lasted three months. Now she’s living life by her own rules and giving her listeners the newsletter material they need.
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This is my first time reading Katie Sturino. Katie’s writing voice and my reading style didn’t line up. While I appreciate the message behind Sunny Side Up I wasn’t all that thrilled with the focus being on Sunny’s personal life. I I had a hard time getting through this book. My interest level was very low. I had to take this one in short strides only reading a few chapters a night it just wasn’t calling to me. I got bored easily which resulted in skim reading. There was too much context and not enough content. Sunny’s character thrived in the business world. She beat herself up regarding her personal life which annoyed me. It was like she was letting it define her. Without a man to love her she felt inadequate which she internalized. This bothered and frustrated me especially when she had a few one-nightstands which illustrated that some men were attracted to her.

Thank you to NetGalley for the ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review. I have no notes on this. From the first page I felt seen. I completely understood the meltdowns in dressing rooms and not feeling like anything fit. Sunny is such a bright spot in this book and I rooted for her the whole time. I loved every second of this book!

Thank you to NetGalley and Celadon Books for the digital ARC. I am on spring break and this was a pretty perfect beach read. I felt like the author did a great job of hitting that SATC vibe but in an original way. I also appreciated the unique perspective of Sunny, the main character, of acknowledging the importance of body positivity but also recognizing that to only push that does not allow the individual to ever feel like they can question anything with their own body or recognize negative feelings. I appreciate the author also making the point that almost everyone, skinny or larger, can have self-criticism and self-doubt. I also appreciated her friendships with Brooke and Noor - I think this is a great choice for fans of Emily Henry and folks looking for an entertaining and thoughtful read that also has some well written spicy bits.

An excellent read for any and all readers! Author comes at you with both barrels and knocks you out of your shoes! Great job fleshing out all the characters. I give this book FIVE stars! Definitely recommend!

I loved this book so much! I always love to read stories about characters who are something other than what everybody thinks you should be, skinny. This book gave me such a boost in body positivity and I feel like others can see that in me!

Sunny Side Up was a refreshing read about a woman who after going through a difficult time in her life could have been angry and given up. Instead she chose to use her experiences as a plus-sized divorcee to create something more for not only herself, but the strong community around her as well.

Sunny is recently single and trying to find her way in her new life. She seemed to lose a piece of herself the last few years as she tried to have a happy relationship with a husband who put himself before her in every way. In an effort to prove to her family and friends that she is doing well, she puts it upon herself to find a date to her brother’s wedding in a few months and then documents her adventures.

This is a fabulous story about love, friendships, and the community you build. It’s about learning to love and appreciate yourself for who you are and not simply your dress size. The writer explains the situations with such real feeling that you start to think you actually know the characters. And she weaves delightful humor throughout. I immediately looked up the author and started following her on social media!

Thank you to NetGalley for this ARC in exchange for my honest review. I loved it!

This was a great book! I really enjoyed reading it. I look forward to reading more from this author. Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the advance copy,

DNF at 30%.

I love Katie Sturino and was excited to receive an ARC from NetGalley. Unfortunately, I just wasn't able to finish. The writing felt amateurish and relied heavily on "telling" instead of "showing." Sunny felt a bit too autobiographical at times and I really struggled to keep my attention on the story.

This book was such a delight! This is not the typical genre I usually read and yet I found myself enjoying this book so much. I truly enjoyed meeting the character of Sunny & took a lot of the advice & self reflections she shared to heart. Her journey working through her divorce, her professional success & her personal life felt genuine & relatable.
Such a great story!

read if you like:
💪🏼 strong female leads
👯‍♀️ refreshing female friendships
❌ recovering after divorce

summary:
I wanted to mix it up from my typical thriller, and this book was such a pleasant surprise! It follows Sunny Greene, a 35 year old recent divorcee, who finds herself demoralized by her brothers upcoming wedding, and her struggles to find something that fits her well at Bergdorf Goodman. Instead of sulking, she decides to take control of her own destiny. With her PR company and newsletter running smoothly, she decides to start her own bathing suit line — focusing on making fashionable pieces for women her size. She also starts a search for a date for her brothers wedding, and after abandoning online dating apps, finds herself torn between two men — her mailman, and her business partner. As she gets ready to launch her new line, she finds herself discovering what really matters.

If you’ve ever read any of Jennifer Wiener’s plus size model books (GOOD IN BED anyone?) this book is for you. You can’t help but LOVE Sunny. She’s confident, powerful, kind and lifts up other women, which is such a refreshing shift from books where women try to bring each other down. Her spirit and attitude is admirable, and I found myself rooting for her from the very beginning. At the same time, she’s flawed and vulnerable, and feels like someone I would love to be friends with! The story moves so quickly — when you love the characters, love the plot and root for everyone’s success, what’s not to love? It’s such a feel good book and in this current environment, I just love a book that makes women feel strong, empowered and capable of doing anything!

Congratulations to Katie Sturino on her first book — I cannot wait for your next! Thanks to Celadon Books and NetGalley for the advanced copy and make sure you check this out when it releases on June 24!

*Sunny Side Up* by Katie Sturino is a refreshing and empowering read that feels like a pep talk from your most supportive friend. With humor and honesty, Sturino tackles self-acceptance, body positivity, and confidence in a way that’s both relatable and uplifting. Her personal stories and practical advice make it easy to shift your mindset toward joy and self-love. If you need a book that feels like a warm hug and a push to embrace your best self, this one’s for you.

Beautifully written book! Katie Sturino wrote an incredibly uplifting book. Sunny, the main character, was overweight, newly divorced, but highly successfully professionally. She evolved into a confident 35 year old that embraced and loved herself. You need to read this book. It’s a feel good story that’s loaded with positivity!

Thank you to NetGalley and Celadon Books for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

This book will be excellent for a pool or beach day, with excellent promise for a miniseries. It's your classic rom-com, including the miscommunication trope. However, I felt much of the book was repetitive, where something didn't need to be said or explained multiple times. Sunny (FMC) was someone you wanted to cheer for, making her a strong female leader post-divorce. However, I feel the book was too focused on her "thoughts" rather than the story itself. Overall, it was a heartfelt book that I still recommend for a feel-good novel.

Sidenote: I loved the postman vs silver fox (iykyk)