I felt like the synopsis was misleading because a good portion of the book focused on her weight. It's YA. I misinterpreted it as being a book about her just enjoying life and being a great person, but it was heavy on the weight references. Is this how often people really think of these things?
Some parts were very formulaic. The only part that did not follow the formula would have been her new friendship. Everything else was pretty predictable.
I don't think the book did me any favors by keeping me a part of conversations that I did not want to be in. Mainly had to do with all the conversations surrounding popular and well-known books and movies. I think it's one thing to say that you like X, but another thing to put a billion references to X in your conversations. I did get some of them but at the same time, I didn't want to. And there were a lot of references to other books and movies. It was really, really cringey at times. And the grand gesture (no!) was soooooo cringey!!!!!
I like how friendly and kind she was to everyone even when I think they didn't deserve it. And how she took up for herself when she felt wronged - even when the results didn't even end how she wanted them to. I like how she enjoyed taking care of people by baking for them. That was really sweet. Good friendships and family shown. Even though her actions didn't show it, I did like how she felt about herself.
Why did the one character say no to the buddy book read? Why did she keep semi ditching her mom? Mom clearly wanted to shop with her! Mom gave good advice too!