If the Shoe Fits
by Julie Murphy
4 Stars
After finishing design school Cindy packs up her entire life and goes to live with her stepmother and siblings to help care for them. Her mother is an executive producer for Before Midnight, a dating reality show where singles are try to win the heart of whatever suitor they have chosen. When one of the contestants drops out and a spot needs to be filled Cindy volunteers. The exposure could be helpful if she wants to create her own brand of clothing, and if she wins the prize money would be enough to get her started.
When she arrives on set she meets all the other contestants. She even becomes really good friends with some of the other girls and being a plus sized woman on a reality dating show ends up being a huge hit. The suitor isn't half bad either, and Cindy has a connection with him that could truly lead to love.
This was an adorable premise, that in reality I wouldn't really be interested in. But as a modern cinderella retelling I had to give it a try, and I am truly glad I did. I love a novel that focuses on a plus sized person especially someone written so well, who is just living and happens to be fat. As a fat person myself seeing someone doing so well is a breath of fresh air compared to what you normally get. I would deifnitely recommend this sweet novel to anyone looking for a wholesome romance.