Jessica (HDB)

Okay, before this review even begins, please let me warn you that I am completely on the fence about this book. Big Girl Panties was a read that I powered through, and both loved and seethed at in equal measures. I'm certain that alone makes it worth your time. Still, if I ramble, you've been warned.

Holly Brennan is a fabulous female lead! I absolutely have to start with that because I haven't met a woman like her in a long time. She's vibrant, witty and, even when the way others see her gets to her, strong as all get out. There was nothing I didn't love about this woman. As I dove deeper into her past, and saw her grow into a new person, I couldn't help but laugh and cry. Holy Brennan is amazing, that's the long and short of it.

Which is why I could not, no matter how hard I tried, like Logan Montgomery. Described as an "Adonis", Logan is a personal trainer to the stars. He's a psuedo-celebrity and acts like one. Filling his social calendar, attending benefits, and dating busty and blonde waifs. When his interest in Holly started to peak, I wanted to scream at her that she could do better. Despite Ms. Evanovich's attempts to make him seem caring, all I saw was a shallow man.

See, Logan is all about his image. He knows it, we know it, and yet somehow Holly takes forever to see it. Even when she's in shape, and feeling better about herself, he uses words like "pudgy" and "soft" to describe her. I'm sorry, and maybe it's just me, but being a single digit size doesn't make a woman beautiful. Holly works her butt off in this book, and everyone can see her beauty but him. No spoilers, I promise. Let me just say that I never liked Logan. Not even after the book had ended.

Still, the story between them is fun, fresh and a quick read! I mentioned above that I powered through this book, and I truly did. Holly's story is so inspirational. She overcomes a lot, and has the perfect attitude about changing her life. I couldn't get enough of her witty personality, and honestly I rooted for her the entire way through. Holly is what made this book for me, and I'm not afraid to admit it.

So, if you are a fan of witty heroines and life changing stories, this is one for you! Pick up a copy of Big Girl Panties and meet Holly Brennan. You won't be sorry.