A fast, furious read, one that is brimming with wit but also packs a serious punch. The compelling narrator-Bea Schumacher-won my heart immediately, and Stayman-London's storytelling sizzles * Fiona Davis, nationally bestselling author of THE CHELSEA GIRLS *
One to Watch drew me in from the first chapter; this book was relatable, incredibly smart and thoughtful about body image and the way the media treats women, and just plain entertaining. I adored this extraordinary debut and had so much fun reading it! * Jasmine Guillory, New York Times bestselling author of THE WEDDING DATE and THE PROPOSAL *
Bea Schumacher is an irresistible heroine, and One to Watch will win you over just as quickly. Its clever skewering of reality TV tropes is balanced by a sweet sincerity and a real belief in true romance. The Bachelor should be so lucky as to land a Bea of its own * Heather Cocks and Jessica Morgan, bestselling authors of THE ROYAL WE and THE HEIR AFFAIR *
A delicious and whip-smart page-turner about the complication of being a complicated woman in the world today * Jo Piazza, bestselling author of CHARLOTTE WALSH LIKES TO WIN *
One to Watch is a powerful story about the love we have for ourselves and others. It's a vibrant, tender, stylish, sexy, and outrageously joyful book, and I couldn't bear to put it down for one second * Hannah Orenstein, author of LOVE AT FIRST LIKE *
Stayman-London's charming debut is chatty and fun, brilliantly capturing the highs, lows, and drama of reality TV. . . . This smart, delightful page-turner is a great way for dating show fans to pass the time while waiting for the next season. * Publishers Weekly *
It is hot. It is sweet. A lot of it is Bea just figuring out how to be a vulnerable human being. It's so deeply satisfying and great...I'm pretty sure it is actually the best rom-com I've ever read * Nerdette podcast, WBEZ Chicago *
Fans of The Bachelor will love this summer beach read * Better Homes and Gardens *
Just know that if you have ever felt insecure or ashamed of your body in dating experiences, this book will stand out to you. It was a five-star read.... A women's fiction book centered on the issues many plus-size women deal with dating and truly just existing...This book really made me believe that I could find love as a plus-size woman. Or at the very least, it made me want to believe it could happen and actually made me want to try. * The Everygirl *
If you watch The Bachelor, this book is the takedown we've all been waiting for, and Stayman-London is hardly subtle about it, which I love.... Fun, sexy, and full of heart, you'll devour this book in a day. * Betches *
Stayman-London's debut is a smart, pop culture-aware update to the romance novel... One to Watch is a novel that succeeds in finding a tone light enough to qualify it as an exceptional summer read, while also imparting a message substantial enough that you'll want to take it into the next season. * Salon *
The best rom-com I've read in a while... real and raw and very clever... Overall score: A+ -- Grace Atwood * The Stripe *
Timely, refreshing and delightful, you'll be rooting for Bea throughout her journey of self-love, drama and romance. * E News *
Funny, emotional, romantic yet realistic - this book has it all.... this is a smart novel written by a smart woman. * Shondaland *
One to Watch is a fundamentally entertaining and uplifting book... A powerful imagining of how reality TV could look... Stayman-London dismantles stubborn and destructive ideas about plus-size women: Namely, that they can't be fashionable, popular, or successful. [Bea is] complex in a way that fictional plus-size characters often aren't... As the title makes clear, One to Watch is a book to watch. * O: The Oprah Magazine *
Divinely witty and engrossing... Grade: A- * Entertainment Weekly *