I devoured Candy Baby. Rainbow Rowell is one of my favorite authors, whether she’s writing young adult, comics, or adult. Cherry Baby falls decidedly into the adult category. It can be deliciously spicy! And in this case, the spice includes a gorgeous, self-proclaimed fat girl, with an enviable wardrobe.

Cherry’s life gets turned upside down when her husband’s webcomic becomes an international hit in print. And then becomes a movie! He’s spending all his time in Los Angeles while Cherry is in Omaha with “his” dog, Stevie Nicks. Things go awry and Cherry finds herself separated and on the road to divorce. But then her dashing college crush, Russ, appears!

Rowell does a great job of navigating body positivity and what it’s like to be a fat person in our new Ozempic world.

Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️✨

Publication Date: April 14, 2026