Review: A "happy" ending tale that left me sort of sad
Rating: 3 out of 5
Date: 09 29, 2013
I wanted to like this book more, but the heroine of the story basically hates herself until the hero comes along to eventually tell her she isn't worthless.  Never mind that she's drug herself out of a terrible situation and got her nursing degree, a good job, and a place to live - none of that seems to give her strength. Her entire sense of (non)self-worth seems to hinge on the idea that as a plus-size woman she is less than everyone else.  I can't get behind that!  Maybe it's just me, but I thought the appeal of reading a BBW fantasy romance was that the BBW in question is BEAUTIFUL and knows her worth.  This woman didn't and McQuade didn't help much with his waffling over whether he actually wanted to be with her long-term.  Can't say I blame him - who wants to be with someone who thinks they're unlovable? I kept wishing the heroine would go to counseling or read the book 'FATSO!' at the very least. I nearly returned this book because I found the heroine so depressing, but I didn't want to rip off the ladies who wrote it. If like me, you prefer size-positive celebrations of strong ladies who value themselves, I recommend checking out the author Skye Eagleday.