I really enjoyed this audiobook! The narrator is amazing - I felt like I was talking to a friend about her life. She was so animated with her voice that the book was so amazing to listen to!

I appreciated Sunny Side Up for its honest look at body positivity, self-worth, and modern dating culture. That said, at times, Sunny’s stream-of-consciousness narration felt more like a Jezebel article and was a bit too preachy. Still, I appreciate the perspective it offers on how women with plus-sized bodies have to move through the world and how complicated it can be to navigate love, visibility, and confidence in an aesthetic-obsessed culture

3.5 ⭐️
I did enjoy the overall message of this, and after looking at the author's social media, I really love that swimsuits became a reality in our world. However, Sunny's initial breakdown at the beginning of the book really rubbed me the wrong way for some reason. Also, the love triangle had me extremely stressed, and the whole dating two people was not helping my stress levels. I do like Dennis, and he does seem like the most normal and sane person in this entire book. I received an audiobook ARC of this book, and I could not stand the voice that the narrator gave to Dennis. It may work for some people, but it did make him very unattractive to me because it felt sooooo exaggerated at times. I also want to know what happened to the Irish window cleaner??? We saw him at the beginning of the book, hear that he wants to see more of Sunny, and then we never see him again. It did feel unrealistic at times, with all of the men happening at once and things almost falling in her lap at times. Speaking of the men, I do absolutely despise her ex-husband, so Sturino did a great job of making his character as terrible as he was supposed to be. Anyways, as previously mentioned, I did enjoy this, but I am not sure that I would recommend it to people, at least not the audio version. I am interested to know if the experience would be different if I were to have a read a physical version of the book.

Thank you to Macmillan Audio and NetGalley for the audio ARC in exchange for a review! All opinions are my own.

I was so excited to get a widget for Katie Sturino's book. I didn't know she was writing one, although I'm a huge fan of MegaBabe. I thought this story was very funny and I was invested in who the MC would end up with - either the Silver Fox or the Mailman. However, I would have liked to see some challenges happen in the MC's life and her overcoming these versus everything working out for her as it seemed too simple.

I loved Sunny Side Up! The FMC, Sunny, is a strong, outwardly confident woman navigating life, love and business after a divorce. While she lives her life in a plus sized body, she doesn't allow it to hold her back and wallow in self loathing which is a common trope for plus sized characters. You can be plus sized AND also an absolute vixen! I related to Sunny's feelings about herself, about dating and her drive to make lemonade out of lemons. She launched a project to help plus sized women feel more fabulous in their bodies and she held true to her beliefs in keeping those that didn't support the mission out of the project. Kudos to Sunny for holding it down! This is a great story for anyone doubting themselves and/or who needs a reminder that you are fabulous - just as you are!

p.s.... the audiobook narrator mispronounced a famous Italian NYC restaurant every single time in the reading of this book. It didn't detract from the content but I winced every single time I heard it.

I love Katie Sturino and was excited to receive an ARC from NetGalley. Unfortunately, I just wasn't able to finish. I do know that eventually we would get to body positivity but the first 20 pages just made me feel crappy. A size 12 with that much body self deprecation... and a size 12 is not even plus size to me? So maybe this is just not my cup of tea.

A book from a women, about the struggles and joys of being a women, for everyone.

I really enjoyed this story. I am not typically a fan of a love triangle, but this one is done SO well.

The characters are complex and some are so lovable.

I knew who I was rooting for from the first time he becomes a love interest and I so glad that things went the way they did.

Want to know what I’m talking about? You will have to read the book to find out. 😉

Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5
Spice: 🌶️/5

✨ Thank you, Macmillan Audio, for the ALC of this audiobook. All thoughts are my own. ✨

Funny, heartwarming, and body-positive, Sunny Side Up is a great read if you’ve ever dreaded swimsuit season. I found it delightful and listened through in one enjoyable sitting.

Yael Rizowy did an excellent job narrating the audiobook.

Thank you Katie Sturino, Macmillan Audio, and NetGalley for providing this ARC for review consideration. All opinions expressed are my own.

I've followed Katie Sturino on Instagram for years and love her (and loved her book Body Talk)! This was a cute romcom with a plus size heroine. I loved Dennis, and the audiobook narrator did a great job with his voice!

The only part I thought was really dumb was when she's about to get it on with a guy and lets him cut off her $90 shapewear. Weird and unrealistic.

As far as some reviews saying that the heroine Sunny is not relatable - we don't always want relatable characters! We want to envision ourselves as fashionable NYC girlies. OK maybe it takes more than a few months to get a swimsuit line into stores, but who cares! This is clearly based off the author's life anyway, so I don't think she was stretching the limits of fiction.

Was thrilled to get this audio arc from Macmillan and NetGalley. Such a perfect start to summer reading for me. Sunny pulls you in with her charm and passion so quickly.

Her perspective on body image and love were so refreshing to read throughout her dating after divorce and running not only her own company, but adding a new venture into a swimsuit line.

The drama of her day to day felt real and relatable in a way that I haven't read in a bit.

Sassy. Funny. Empowered.

This book was everything I was hoping for. A women that is like 90% of the population who struggles with swim suits in the fitting room and annoyed with the options. Sturino has a distinct voice that shines through. Sunny's character was easy to cheer for and her love interests were wildly entertaining. Overall, I would recommend this book to everyone wanting a fun summer read.

Thanks for the advanced listener copy. Yael Rizowy was the perfect pick for narrating this novel!

3.5 ⭐️

This was a really cute story! Some parts I LOVED. Other parts were a little too unrealistic for me, but overall still a good story!

Sunny’s character was a breath of fresh air. I think this book is spot on for a lot of issues many women and girls go through on a daily basis (raises hand).

I really loved the ending too! The last 10% was so good.

Thank you NetGalley, Katie Sturino and Macmillan Audio for the ARC of this book!

Sunny Side Up by Katie Sturino
Narrated by Yael Rizowy
Release Date: June 24, 2025
My rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️✨
Spice: 🌶️🌶️
Audiobook rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Thank you to @netgalley and @macmillan.audio for the gifted ALC of Sunny Side Up by Katie Sturino!

Yael Rizowy delivers a vibrant and engaging performance in the audiobook edition of Sunny Side Up. Her narration captures the tone of Katie Sturino’s writing with warmth, humor, and clarity, bringing Sunny’s voice to life in a way that feels both natural and empowering.

Rizowy’s pacing is spot-on—breezy when it needs to be, grounded during more introspective moments—and she handles dialogue with ease, giving each character a distinct, believable voice without overdoing it. Her tone strikes the perfect balance between casual and confident, echoing the book’s themes of self-acceptance and starting over without ever veering into melodrama.

The production quality is clean and polished, with no distracting background noise or uneven volume shifts. It’s a smooth, well-edited listen from start to finish, enhancing the overall experience and allowing Rizowy’s performance to shine.

Whether you’re already a fan of Katie Sturino or new to her work, this audiobook is a feel-good listen with a top-notch narration that elevates the material.

I received the ARC for this book on Netgalley and this is my review.

I have been following Katie Sturino for years and have always loved how honest and real she is about body acceptance, fatphobia, diet culture, and how messy the body positivity conversation really is. She has never sugarcoated it. She always tells the truth, even when it is uncomfortable, and I have always appreciated that. So when I found out she was writing a novel, I could not wait to get my hands on it. Sunny Side Up gave me exactly what I needed.

This book feels like a big, slightly chaotic, ridiculously heartfelt hug. Sunny Greene is thirty-five, newly divorced, standing in the Bergdorf swimsuit department trying not to lose it. Watching her start over and figure out who she wants to be, without shrinking herself to fit someone else’s version of "good enough," felt so real and hit me right in the heart.

Her dating life? A whole adventure. Dennis the sweet postman, Ted the business mogul with big dreams, and of course the ex who cannot seem to stay in the past. But the best part is that it is never about who she ends up with. It is about Sunny choosing herself, again and again, even when it is messy and hard.

Katie’s writing feels like the best kind of group text with your best friends at two in the morning. Honest. Funny. Fierce. Full of all the complicated feelings that come with loving yourself in a world that keeps telling you not to. Sunny’s journey is about building a life that actually fits her, not one that tries to shrink her down.

If you have ever had to start over, or if you have ever looked around and realized you deserve more, this book is going to feel like a deep breath you did not know you needed.

Tropes
Mid-30's, plus size FMC
DatinG/Love square-ish
Ex Wants a Second Chance
Found Family/Strong Friendships
Self-Love is the True Endgame
Divorce
Starting Over

Sunny Side Up is a feel-good story about Sunny Greene, a recently divorced, spunky, plus-size, dog mom, owner of a PR company, who thinks she is ready to start looking for love again in NY, all before her brother's wedding, which she's dreading going to.

This is a fast-paced, easy listen. I did like the audiobook narrator, but there were times when I felt the situations Sunny was experiencing were unrealistic. There were multiple times in the book where Sunny felt discouraged about her body image. She immediately turned her negative thinking into positive affirmations and moved on without a second thought.

Overall, I don't think I would reach for this book again, but it was a cute story, especially for fans of Sex and the City.

Thank you, NetGalley, Macmillan Audio, and Katie Sturino, for the ALC of Sunny Side Up. All opinions in this review are my own.

I enjoyed this audiobook. The narrator did a fantastic job, I felt like I was a fly on the wall for the entire story. I also greatly enjoyed this storyline and loved seeing the MFC succeed, especially once she figured out she didn't need the men in her life to do so. There were a few heroes that Sunny could have ended up with and I personally think she ended up with the right guy. I loved how supportive he was of her and how well they fit together as a couple. Overall this was an enjoyable book. The characters are loveable and there is clear character growth.

A fun, Sex and the City-esque read filled with body acceptance, diehard girlfriends, and all the love life drama.

Read if you love…
• NYC
• Ride-or-die friendships
• Strong FMCs
• Post-divorce growth
• Body acceptance
• Allllll the Sex and the City vibes

What starts as a bathing suit-induced panic attack in the Bergdorf Goodman changing room becomes Sunny Greene’s awakening. Fresh off an unexpected divorce, Sunny is at an all-time low. Her love life is DOA, she’s gone up a couple of sizes, and her ex-husband is thriving.

With the support of her fellow divorced girlfriends, her ultra-loyal assistant, and the two men she’s dating, Sunny uses the skills she has from starting her successful PR firm to develop her own inclusive swim line while also revisiting her once-beloved newsletter, Sunny Side Up. The only hitch - she has to decide which man will be the one beside her on her journey to success.

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I listened to the audiobook and truly thought that the narrator was awesome.

The book, however, was a bit of a miss for me. I appreciated the message of body acceptance and Sunny’s journey to regaining her confidence. But there were so many threads to follow in this one that it started to get a bit muddy.

I’m also a huge fan of Sex and the City. In typical mid-90s baby fashion, I couldn’t wait to be old enough to watch it. But the Sex and the City theme was a little too strong in this for my liking.

It was cute and I was entertained the entire time. Just wasn’t my favorite.

Thanks to Net Galley and Macmillan Audio for the advance copy in exchange for my honest review.

Sunny Side Up hits shelves on June 24, 2025!

I had the privilege to listen to the audio book of Sunny Side Up through Netgalley. I didn't know what to expect of this book. I didn't read a summary or anything. It took me a little bit to get into it. Once I did, I didn't want to put it down. I loved I didn't know who she was going to end up even though I had an inkling. It was def a female empowerment book about accepting ourselves for who we are.

The audio reader Yael Rizowy. She did a great job and added accents to some characters that added to who the characters were. It took me a little bit to get into the story and the audio reader made it easy to listen too. Thanks for that. Hope to hear her again.

Thank you NetGalley for the audio version. Sunny is the person to listen to if you want to live your body. All her life she’s tried to hide but no more. She’s a successful career woman and now she’s launching a size inclusive swimsuit range!!! I loved the message in this book.

This book had so many LOL moments as well as heartfelt moments. I had both the book and audiobook arcs but mostly listened to it while gardening and lawn mowing. I found myself cracking up at the main character's (Sunny) witty banter with so many people. There were so many great characters including her friends, the golden girls, the postman (swoon) and the CEO (yum) as well as the villain, her awful degrading ex-boyfriend.
While I understand now, but did not at the beginning, the body negativity from Sunny toward herself was incessant at the beginning and I felt was too much. In the end it needed to be there as it was a catalyst to all that comes later in the book . At the beginning though it made me want to end the book. I am so glad I pushed through it to see what she could create and complete the whole book.

Thanks to netgalley and the publisher for the advanced copies of both the book and audiobook.