I didn't quite connect to the character as much as I thought I would. It felt like I was at the edge of the situations, silently rooting for the main character. It was good in the sense that other people would find really huge value in the story if they connect better to the character. Solid plot, characters and conflict!

The audio was alright as well. This is gonna sound nitpicking but the voice doesn't quite fit with the character. The voice isn't what I expected for the characters and it bothered me the whole time 😭😭😭

A moving, heartfelt, extremely relatable debut YA novel in verse about a young dancer with large breasts and the ways she has to deal with unwanted physical advances, sexualization and misconceptions and her own sense of self-worth and self-acceptance. I loved the What would Dolly (Parton) do mindset, the strong female friendship and the exploration of breast reduction surgery and what that might mean for Esme's mental health and overall well-being. Great on audio and highly recommended especially for fans of books like The turning pointe by Vanessa L. Torres. Many thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for an early digital and audio copy in exchange for my honest review!