Sunny Greene has my heart! this was just absolutely delightful! this entire story resonated with me on so many levels. Pick this up!!

Sunny Side Up was a quick and easy read. The narrator was great and helped bring the characters to life.
Pick this up when it releases on 6/24 if you'd like a fresh take on a 'Sex and the City' type story.

A recently divorced mid 30s FMC who is a savvy entrepreneur with a close knit friend group, starts a newsletter community where she shares her dating escapades and a lot of discourse on body image/ acceptance/positivity to empower women.

While I don't normally enjoy books with a huge focus on body image, I thought this one was handled in a (mostly) healthy and encouraging way. However it dealt so much with Sunny's inner healing, friendships, and business that the romance was more of a subplot and I was left wanting a little more.

Thanks to Macmillan Audio and NetGalley for the ALC!

Sunny a recent divorcée, has her dream job and is living her best life until a Mr. Postman and the Silverfox enter the picture. She blogs about her experiences with these men, gets social media attention finds herself in a sort of love triangle and gets her into some hot water. Sunny is ray of sunshine full of body positivity and loads of confidence, but she still has struggles with anxiety. It was very fast paced and fun to listen.

𝗦𝗨𝗡𝗡𝗬 𝗦𝗜𝗗𝗘 𝗨𝗣 𝗯𝘆 𝗞𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗲 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗼 is a vibrant, feel-good romcom that blends humor, heart, and self-discovery with a refreshing focus on body positivity and post-divorce dating. Sunny Greene is a successful PR entrepreneur trying to navigate life after divorce—balancing her career dreams, her confidence journey, and a love life that gets increasingly complicated. Katie Sturino shines in her debut with sharp wit and relatable moments, particularly in Sunny’s vulnerability around body image and her pursuit of joy on her own terms. Her friendship circle and two adorable dogs add charm, while the love triangle keeps the story moving. One romantic decision Sunny makes felt a bit immature given her age and experience, and her ex’s behavior didn’t quite ring true. Still, the empowering tone, fun banter, and emotional beats make this a delightful read—perfect for a buddy-read or book club discussion!

ALL THE STARS! This is the most perfect summer rom com and beach read all in one. I love Katie Sturino and all she stands for. Sunny is one of the most inspiring leading ladies I have read in a long time.

4 stars

Prospective readers who sometimes struggle with chick lit may find that, like me, they are surprised by how much they enjoy this one. This is a fun, uncomplicated read from Sturino.

Sunny, whose life is sort of the opposite of her name when readers meet her, is going through a lot. She's recently divorced, she's gained some unwelcome weight, and she's not totally clear on what is next for her, aside from her brother's impending wedding, which, under the circumstances, brings up some complicated feelings. But Sunny doesn't get bogged down by circumstances for long. She starts to focus on romantic encounters and body acceptance all in an effort to better understand herself and her needs versus trying to shape herself into a form that is more acceptable to others. Her ex taught her all about why that's a bad idea.

Throughout this novel, Sunny's romantic explorations get narrowed down into a smaller group with more potential for seriousness, but her extracurricular activities become a looming threat to her future happiness. The most important thing to know about Sunnie is that she has two dogs nicknamed 'The Golden Girls' because, of course, they are each named after two of those characters, so no matter how tough things get for her, Sunnie does have something major going for her at home! She's also incredibly proactive, which made me really enjoy her. She has feelings, but she's not one to dwell in them.

I'm pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed this book and recommend it to those who are interested in a strong, resilient protagonist, even if they find themselves a little reluctant to go for this genre typically.

Okay - so it took me several chapters to get into the book, but once I did, I was invested in Sunny and her world.
The first part of this book starts off a little too slowly for me. That is why I have to give it 3.5 (rounded to 4) stars.
We have Sunny, a plus-size woman who has recently gotten a divorce and finally started forming those fierce adult female friendships that most of us of a certain age crave.
Sunny starts out stating she is all about self-acceptance and how she has learned to love her body, but hates (as we all do) clothing and trying things on in store. In fact, she almost has a little PTSD from this in her childhood/teenage years. Thankfully, this is NOT a book about self-loathing, and I love to see it!
Sunny has confidently built her own brand despite her previous bad relationship. She and her friends need to go on vacation, and she has a difficult time finding a bathing suit. Therefore, her size-inclusive bathing suit brand is launched (to great success, might I add).
Along the way, she finds two suitors.
One is a mailman, a hard worker, loyal, and relatable.
One was a suave businessman who invested in her brand during its start-up (also with RED FLAGS!).
Lots of wild things happen, and Sunny has to choose what really makes her happy for once. Not what makes everyone else happy, and not putting everyone else first, but HER.
This book is made for any woman who has struggled with self-image, self-acceptance, or self-love. I love how well Katie represents this in her writing.
I love to see a successful plus-size woman written so well.
The plot is structured so well. The pace is excellent once you get past the first 1/4 of the book; that beginning was just a bit slow for me, and because of that, it took me a few chapters to get engaged in the plot.
The characters are all well developed. Sunny, in particular, is such a relatable character for women.
This was my first book by Katie Sturino, and it will not be my last. I really enjoyed this one!
Thank you to NetGalley, the author, and the publisher for the opportunity to read and review this ARC!
Great book to add to your summer TBR!
Happy Reading!

What a debut! Sunny Side Up is a refreshing, feel-good read that blends humour, heart, and a powerful message of self-acceptance. Katie Sturino introduces us to Sunny Greene, a thirty-five-year-old PR powerhouse who’s newly divorced, up forty pounds, and trying to find a bathing suit at Bergdorf’s that doesn’t make her cry. It’s a low moment—but also the start of something wonderful.

Sunny’s journey begins as she tries to pull herself out of the emotional muck of her divorce while launching a size-inclusive swimwear brand inspired by her own struggles. Her PR firm is thriving, she has two lovable dogs and a strong group of supportive friends—but she’s determined to find a date for her brother’s wedding, and maybe even a fresh start in love. Enter Dennis, the charming mailman with the world’s most loveable Queen’s accent, and Ted, the smooth business mogul who could help bring her brand to life. Add in an ex-husband who won’t stay gone, and things get delightfully messy.

What I really loved is how Sturino addresses the lack of size inclusivity in fashion (and life in general) without making it feel preachy. She’s honest and funny, and her portrayal of Sunny feels real and empowering. There’s so much heart in this story—Sunny’s refusal to let society define her worth is truly inspiring. The comparisons to Carrie Bradshaw are well-earned; Sunny’s voice is bold, modern, and deeply relatable.

The Narration:

I listened to the audiobook version narrated by Yael Rizowy and it’s one I’d absolutely recommend. Her performance brings Sunny’s warmth and confidence to life. I especially appreciated her skill in voicing the male characters—Dennis’ Queen’s accent in particular was so charming and perfectly delivered.

Final Thoughts:

Sunny Side Up is more than a rom-com—it’s a body-positive, confidence-boosting, laugh-out-loud story about finding yourself, loving yourself, and making space for joy. I’m already looking forward to whatever Katie Sturino writes next.

4.5 out of 5 stars

I received an ARC of this audiobook from the publisher but the thoughts and opinions expressed here are my own.

When Sunny Greene needs a swimsuit for a divorcation with friends she can't help but notice the lack of style and sizes available for the plus sized customers. She has a designer help her design one for herself. While on the vacation her friends embolden her to pursue the dream of sharing her suit with others and make more desirable fashion choices for women that often get overlooked in department stores. She grows confidence in her body and in her love life a long the way.

I am no stranger to the struggles of shopping for clothes in the store. I found myself wishing that Sunny's clothing line was real. It is a wonderful book about finding comfort in your body and being confident with the person you are. It was a delightful book that I would highly recommend.

Love the voice, the optimism, and the get after it attitude. This is such a fun, necessary and relatable story and author Katie Sturino crafted it in the most spectacular way.

I loved this book! I started reading it and then turned to the audio and LOVED the audio and recommend it in audio. Sunny is a bigger girl, tall and full sized and she is comfortable in her skin. As a newly divorced woman she met two other divorced women and they formed a close friendship. When they decide to take a beach vacation, or divocation, she has to shop for a swimsuit which comes with all sorts of PTSD. After a disastrous shopping experience she turns to her trusty tailor and together they construct the perfect suit for her of her design. When she shows up on the beach in the suit and is a hit in it and new career starts. Oh, wait, while this is going on her brother is getting married and she needs a plus one, she also hires a new assistant who jump starts her blog that has been missing from her life where she documents her life, including her dating and new venture. This was so much fun and from the silver fox to the postman to the duds, growing with her and all the ups and downs of life had me listening and enjoying this one!

I loved Sunny and this story of her adventures, I had some reservations about the beginning of this book as Sunny was so very negative about her body & I worried the author was fat phobic. I have read some books where the author was very biased against overweight people & I did.not appreciate that, The book did come around for me especially after discovering that the author is a body positivity influencer. I enjoyed reading about Sunny re-finding herself post divorce and figuring out what she really wanted from life. This book was a little more spicy than I normally enjoy but it worked in the story, I enjoyed the supporting characters and what they added to the book. The narrator was fantastic and I’m really glad I read this book.

Thanks to NetGalley and MacMillan Audio for Celadon books.

Sunny Side Up by Katie Sturino
3.5/5 🌟

Sunny is a bigger gal who at 35 is freshly divorced but has great friends and a thriving career. I really liked how she is a character with so much heart and copes with feelings about her size in healthy ways. I really appreciated her very realistic emotions and the complicated experience of being a woman with a non sample size figure.

A lot of romance and loving yourself and it’s a ridiculously optimistic story!

Sunny Side Up is a hilarious take on body positivity and the struggles “bigger” women experience when navigating life in American society.
Sunny is newly divorced and faced with finding a date to her brother’s wedding, while simultaneously swimsuit shopping in Bergdorf Goodman. As she begins her journey to body acceptance and self love, the reader follows her along in her journey. Filled with hope, new loves and a much related to family dynamic, the reader can’t help but laugh and cry with Sunny, all while cheering her on every step of the way. She’s a smart, successful woman running her own business all while dealing with relatable issues every woman experiences. I loved it!

Sunny is post-divorce from Zack and she is part of a group of divorcee women called, “First Wives’Club." Reeling from her divorce, Sunny decides to go on a trip with the First Wives’ Club to celebrate their new lease on life as single women. Sunny dives into body image as someone who is plus size and deals with body positivity/neutrality, body dysmorphia, and diet culture.

Her brother, Michael, is set to marry Ellie in a few months and Sunny wants to find a date to the wedding. She starts dating two men and juggling her business and new business venture of plus size swimsuits, things get overwhelming and Sunny needs to decide on who she will take as her date to her brother’s wedding.

Tropes/Triggers: Body dysmorphia, entrepreneurism, divorce, dating post-divorce

The narrator, Yael Rizowy did an amazing job portraying Sunny as quirky yet business savvy and a fashionable woman. Her voice really conveyed the silliness and complex emotions that Sunny was going through. I enjoyed the fashion and movie references made and the love triangle was very entertaining.

Thanks to Netgalley and MacMillan Audio for a copy of this book in return for an honest review.

I actually went through several times of not wanting to turn off my audio and go to bed while listening to the new book Sunny Side Up by Katie Sturino, it was just so cute and fun, that it was one of those books that you read and just want to keep on so you know what happens next.

I have never read a book by Katie Sturino, and Sunny Side Up certainly has made me a fan of hers. She has written a story that has romance, I mean the whole debate on Mr Postman vs The Silver Fox was relatable. Most of us at one time or another have had two guys we just couldn't decide which one was the best for us, because they both seemed great. It was also a story that was empowering, Sunny was successful , smart, and living her best life in NYC. She was positive about her weight, and much of her story taught us to embrace our bodies and our choices.

I liked Sonny, but many times I did not relate to her choices or attitude. I struggle with my body image and am not as accepting of it as she is, and I was not in my younger years as free with sex as she was, especially how comfortable she was with it, but I still enjoyed her and related to her throughout the book on other things.

I really enjoyed Mr. Postman ( yes he has a real name ). He was one of the most human characters I have read in a while. He was not perfect, he was color blind and made questionable fashion choices. He seemed almost awkward and nerdy to me, and honestly I think this is why I loved him even more. He felt real. Also, if you happen to be listening to this book, the narrator did a wonderfully funny thick New York Accent with him, that makes it worth the listen.

Yes, of course, there were things that were not perfect with the story, isn't there always? Sunny seemed to get everything she wanted without much work, it felt to perfectly aligned, but I was able to overlook the few things because of the fun I found in the book. It's fiction, we don't have to have everything a life struggle for the characters do we? I think for me, I need to let go and suspend reality for a bit while I read ad just enjoy. ( THIS is why I am not a good fantasy reader. I struggle with that )

This is the perfect poolside/beach read. Quick, enjoyable and will make you laugh!

3 ⭐️
Sunny Greene is 35, recently divorced, and needs to find a date to her brother’s wedding. Sunny has gained some weight and is crying in the swimsuit section because nothing fits right. (Can I get an amen to this!! I HATE swimsuit shopping)

She’s got a successful PR career, a nice apartment, two dogs who adore her, and ride-or-die besties. Sunny decides it’s time to stop hating her body, start loving herself, and maybe even have some fun dating again.

Her dating is a hot mess. There’s Dennis, the super nice mailman who might actually be perfect. Then there’s Ted, the rich guy who wants to invest in her size-inclusive swimwear line (and maybe her). And just when things are finally looking up.. here comes her ex showing interest again.

Overall this book was okay. For me the body image stuff was a little over done.
If you are a plus size girly who likes to read about body positivity and the struggles of loving yourself and your body, you will probably like this book.

Thank you NetGalley and publisher Macmillan Audio for this audiobook in exchange for my honest review.

Release date: June 24, 2025

Sunny Side Up is a body positive book about a powerhouse business woman in New York, recently divorced and trying to manage her new life. She has body issues that she is learning to deal with, and find clothes taht are fabulous for her size. Her brother’s wedding is coming up, and she’s desperate to find a date and prove she is worthy of great love. This is a great story about finding yourself in your 30's, when life throws you curve balls.
The narrator was very good! Great at different New York accents!

Sunny Greene is slowly bouncing back from her divorce, but a major test of her progress looms: attending her younger brother’s wedding alone. With the help of her tight-knit divorce-club friends, Sunny pushes through the emotional minefields, searching for confidence and a sense of self.

A breakthrough arrives in an unexpected place: the fitting room. Teaming up with a swimsuit designer to create flattering, body-positive swimwear for plus-size women, Sunny begins to rediscover purpose and passion. What starts as a personal challenge transforms into an empowering business idea.

Along the way, readers meet a colorful cast—Sunny’s lively group of friends, a kindhearted colleague, and her frustratingly unsupportive ex. Together, they form the backdrop for a story about reinvention, self-love, and ambition.

Inspired by the real-life journey of Katie Sturino, this feel-good novel channels the energy of a next-gen Carrie Bradshaw—bold, body-confident, and totally relatable.

#YaelRizowy #MacmillanAudio #KatieSturino #BodyPositivity #DivorceGlowUp

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (4 stars)
🌶️🌶️🌶️ (3 Spicy Peppers)
Pub Date: 06/24/25 🚨

I had such a great time listening to this audiobook ARC—it totally got me in the mood for summer and all the fun, flirty beach reads I love this time of year! ☀️📚

Set in New York City (my favorite backdrop!), the story follows a fabulous FMC navigating life after divorce. As a publicist, she’s witty, stylish, and determined to reclaim her voice. After putting her popular newsletter on hold due to her husband's embarrassment, she decides to relaunch it—sharing everything from NYC lifestyle tips and dating stories to fashion advice. I loved that she works in PR—bonus points from me!

One of the standout moments in the book was her emotional experience shopping for a swimsuit at Bergdorf’s. As a plus-size woman, she’s frustrated by the limited options and leaves feeling humiliated. But instead of letting it defeat her, she turns that moment into something empowering by designing a suit of her own. That spark leads her to launch an inclusive swimwear line—one of my favorite arcs in the book!

Her dating life also kept me hooked, with a fun mix of romance, steamy moments (hello, 3 spicy peppers! 🔥), and heartfelt decisions that made me root for her every step of the way.

If you're looking for a fun, romantic, empowering summer read that celebrates confidence, reinvention, and life in NYC, this book is absolutely worth adding to your TBR!

Thank you Celadon, Macmillian Audio, and NetGalley for providing this ebook/audiobook