The Love Con

I enjoyed this book having a full figured heroine appreciated, valued, and wanted by the male lead just as she is. I also liked that although Kenya was fully okay with herself she wasn't exempt from doubts from time to time that happen to all women who live in this time where body size very often matters more than character and personality. That being said, it was a very cute read that I enjoyed. I only wish that there had been a comeuppance or at least some kind of consequence for the bad guys Rachel and Jane and even Jessa who decided she was the better choice simply based on looks. Call me idealistic but I really like when ppl don't get away with abuse of power and bad behavior just because they feel entitled.

The Love Con is a cute rom com with a friends-to-lover trope (I'm usually more of a fan for enemy-to-lovers!). Kenya is a finalist in a cosplay competition and the final round requires her to enlist the help of her best friend (maybe more-than-friend best friend), Cam. What I enjoyed: the characters were adorable and I loved how much Kenya and Cam supported / appreciated each other; Kenya's body positivity and confidence; highlighting the topic of microaggressions What I didn't love as much: the cheesy dialogue, the use of "babe" (am I the only one who hates that), how tough Kenya's family was on her, the implausible way Kenya and Cam started sharing a bed (even though they had 2 bedrooms). Thank you Berkley for my gifted copy in exchange for an honest review.