If the Shoe Fits is a modern day Cinderella retelling with a plus-sized heroine Cindy, who just graduated from fashion school and needs help figuring out what next. When a vacancy opens on her stepmother’s reality dating show, Before Midnight, happens at the last second, Cindy jumps at the chance for some exposure in the hopes of working in the fashion industry. But she gets more than what she bargained for when she actually begins to fall for the show’s suitor, Henry. I ended up loving this boo...

TW: death of parents off page This is a loosely inspired by Cinderella contemporary romance with a Bachelor esque show. I was a bit skeptical of the retelling aspect since I hate mean girl plots but was pleasantly surprised that the step family was not evil. But as clever as this was, I did not like the romance part. Maybe because my bias against dudes on the bachelor came through.. I just hate how unfair it is to the girls on the show. But I did love that this featured a plus sized lead and tha...

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This book was so cute! 😊 Cindy is a recent graduate of design school and has a love affair with all things shoes. 👠She is also still dealing with the death of both her parents. This was a Cinderella telling with some fun twists, as in this version, Cindy gets along well with her stepmother and stepsisters. Her stepmother is executive producer of a TV show similar to “The Bachelor” and gets Cindy and her two stepsisters on as contestants. Cindy is a hit as the only plus-size contestant, although

I gave this one 3.5 rounded up for star selection. I was looking for something light and fun and this book definitely delivered. I am not a fan of reality tv (except for food network competitions) and have never seen the Bachelor/Bachelorette but I totally believe the accuracy of the behind the scenes look this provides. While reality tv wasn’t a selling point for me I love fairy tale reimaginings and I felt like this did justice to Cinderella of the modern age. I was pleased to see that the ste...

In spite of all the mixed reviews, I decided to read this for the size representation. I. REGRET. NOTHING! ❤This was lovely!! 🤗🥰I'm not big sized, but a very important person to me is and I know the struggles, the comments and the hurt, I've always tried to help but society doesn't so fuck yeah this book rocks!!! And tells it how it is!!!! 🙌🏻🙌🏻I mean... Cindy loves shoes because they are inclusive, they fit everyone no matter the size of clothes they wear, gender or whatever else. Isn't that lov...

Julie Murphy absolutely never misses for me. Feeling very emotional right now about the amount of comfort and joy her books bring me and this was no exception.me: I'm kinda sick of Cinderella retellingsJulie Murphy: here's my first Adult novel and it is a Cinderella retelling with a plus-size main characterme: SIGN ME UP!!!!!!Instagram | Blog

3.5 stars. This was a lot of fun! I didn't know whether or not I was going to be the hugest fan of the Bachelor-esque premise, but I ended up totally hooked by it and could not put this book down. My only real gripe with this one is that I felt like the ending was kind of.. unspectacular? But I will definitely cut it some slack as this is a Cinderella retelling and I feel like (while maybe a little boring) the ending really did the Cinderella elements justice lol. Honestly y'all this was a LOT o...

I so desperately wanted to LOVE this, but I ended up feeling like it was just okay. I love books with a Bachelor-like show premise, and I really enjoyed reading from a plus size protagonist, and I think it’s so important to see that rep in more romance novels, but the romance in this book just didn’t do it for me. I don’t know if it’s because I just read The Charm Offensive but that’s another Bachelor-like show book, and I feel like the romance was a million times better in that book. Since I re...

4.25 stars 

I loved this book to pieces. If the Shoe Fits is a Cinderella re-telling by the fabulous Julie Murphy featuring a plus size main character who is going on a show similar to The Bachelor. It was fun, made me smile so big and feel giddy while reading. Cindy is one of the best heroines and Henry was wonderful as well. I loved the romance, watching Cindy go after her dreams, and the family/friendship element. Plus all the fashion stuff was really fun! Last year I read ‘One to Watch’ whi...

***NOW AVAILABLE***If The Shoe Fits by Julie Murphy is a modern and creative re-telling of Disney’s Cinderella. Ms. Murphy’s new cast has been re-imagined with many nods to the classic. Classic: Cinderella, an orphan who is living with her wicked stepmother and step-sisters. New: Cindy Woods, an orphan, returning to her step-mother’s house in Los Angeles after graduating from Parsons School of Design, emphasizing in footwear design. Cindy had a rough last year of school due to depression. Withou...

4.5 Wow this one completely came out of nowhere for me! I hadn't even planned on picking this up, but I read it for a video and I'm so happy that I did! This is loosely based on Cinderella, but I loved how Cindy was super close with her stepmom, two step siblings, and three half siblings (the half siblings are named after the mice in Cinderella...so cute!!). Cindy's mom works for a dating show like The Bachelor, and Cindy and her two stepsisters end up going on the show together. The guy everyon...

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Julie Murphy's new rom-com asks the question, Can a real happy ending be found on reality television?So here’s a question: is a “Cinderella story” the same as a retelling of Cinderella? Because while I’ve heard If the Shoe Fits called a retelling, it’s perhaps one in the loosest sense, but that doesn’t detract from its charm.Cindy is an aspiring shoe designer with a passion for fashion, but as a plus-sized woman, she’s often frustrated by the lack of options she has. With no real career pros...

I should have known better, but when I saw “Julie Murphy” I just couldn’t stop myself from clicking the request button. The funny thing is I was denied Pumpkin and that will probably end up being a huge winner for me. But whatever. The NetGalley gods – they are a fickle.So the problem here is I really don’t like Disney princess stuff and I would also rather stick my head in the oven rather than endure even one episode of The Bachelor. Why did I think I would like this again? Oh yeah, because

Actual Rating: 4.5 starsCinderella meets The Bachelor in this fun modern take on a classic!If you (like me) were disappointed by One to Watch, I urge you to check out If the Shoe Fits! This gave me everything I was hoping for there and didn't get. Great fat rep and body positivity, reality TV drama, and a romance I could really root for. This was so much fun and a fantastic first outing for Disney dipping their toes in publishing romance for adults. (though if you're looking for something steamy...

Actual Rating: 3.5/5 Cindy always had a fascination with shoes, because she can bond over them with other people, in ways she can't always do when it comes to clothing, since she's a plus sized woman. She has a good eye for shoe design, but she never managed to chase her dreams ambitiously, since after her parents died, Cindy went into a creative slump, trying to process her grief and the trajectory her life is going to take, a life without her mom and dad. She lost her mom first, during midd

This sweet and sassy peek behind the curtains of a show like "The Bachelor" was just the right fit. Cindy is a plus-size girl and it is about time that America gets behind a contestant who is not in the 0-4 size range. She loves shoes! Henry is the heir to a high-profile designer label and the two were MFEO. I loved their discussion about the intersection of utility and fashion and the fact that we all wear clothes making us all a part of the conversation. Not just the runway models and designer...

Thanks to NetGalley and Disney Publishing Worldwide for an egalley in exchange for an honest review. This rom-com steeped in the world of reality television matchmaking was just the type of read I needed to relax. When Cindy, an aspiring shoe designer returns to California to help her stepmother, Erica take care of her triplet half-siblings, she and her two stepsisters get swept up in the new season of Before Midnight, Erica's The Bachelor inspired series. While her daughters Anna and Drew

I loved a lot of things about this book, but unfortunately the romance was not one of them. The Bachelor-esque premise, which did give this book a readable quality and fast paced feeling, just wasn't a good breeding ground for a spectacular romance. It was actually quite lacklustre, which I hate to say because I felt potential and chemistry between the love interests. It was however, a good vehicle to discuss plus size representation in media and in fashion. And I think that's what I loved most