Title: If the Shoe Fits
Author: Julie Murphy
Release Date: August 3, 2021
Pre-Order Here: Bookshop
Stars: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
My Review: Full disclosure… I really like the Bachelor franchise. There are many problems with it, but it is the perfect mindless TV. I’m also rooting for MN girl Michelle when she is the bachelorette this fall. All this to say, I was immediate drawn to If the Shoe Fits and was sold when I saw it was written by Julie Murphy — one of my favorite authors! Plus this is her first adult book and I had to support that.
After graduating from Design School in NYC, Cindy moves back to LA to live with her step-mom and step-siblings. Her father had remarried when she was a teenager and while it wasn’t perfect Cindy is grateful for her unconventional family when he passes away. Her step-mom is a TV producer and when they need more cast members for a reality tv show Cindy steps up. She is mostly looking for an opportunity to break into the fashion world, but can she have it all?
If the Shoe Fits is an engaging page turner. At first I didn’t know if it was my type of book (even though I love Julie Murphy) because of the Cinderella vibes. However, the story really did strike me as more of a Bachelor/behind the scenes type story, which I enjoyed! Also, having a plus sized protagonist who was a contestant on a dating reality show = 🔥🔥🔥 Cindy is a strong, fierce, and beautiful character. It was fun to follow her story and growth! I highly recommend this book when it comes out in August. The perfect end-ish of summer read. 🤍
A huge thank you to Disney Publishing Worldwide/Disney-Hyperion and Netgalley for this ARC of If the Shoe Fits. It was perfect and enjoyable read. I’m looking forward to more books in this series. 💕
xx Courtney
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