“Sharp, funny. . . The working-class British milieu feels freshly wrought, and Elliott’s characters are well balanced. . . [Haylah’s] comedy routine, though at times self-deprecating, also flips some stereotypes.” —Publishers Weekly
“A feel-good story featuring a narrator who’s likable and genuinely funny, even at her most self-deprecating. Dreams, being true to oneself, body-image issues, single parenting, family dynamics, self-confidence, and a realistic depiction of friendship make this a refreshing coming-of-age read full of optimism, dreams, and plenty of stereotype-smashing laughs. A natural pick for Dumplin’ (2015) fans.” —Booklist
“Elliott, who has previously published picture books and early readers, nails the voice and persona of a high school girl. . . . A good purchase for libraries that need coming-of-age books centering body-positivity.” —School Library Journal
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