Fat Girls Dance

Irreverent, witty, full of surprises, and based on a fabulous true story, this dynamic novel reveals what happens when three very different, very talented, fat women break all the rules, go viral-and discover life's most breathtaking moves . . .

Liv. Reese. Faith. Yes, they are plus-size, curvy, thick, whatever. Point is, they are past sick of society's relentless body shaming defining them. Liv slays in dance classes, where she shakes off her frustrations as a struggling writer. Introverted Reese avoids "taking up too much space" by staying in the background as Liv's sidekick. And while diva-cold professional dancer Faith aces countless auditions, she's "too big" for starring roles. At the end of their respective ropes, all it takes is one more insult . . . for Liv to suddenly have an idea that will unite them all.

It's a shake-it-up, zero-F's challenge in which women like her will choreograph and perform a demanding new dance every week. For a year. Online. And just like that . . . after a boatload of hard work, FatGirlsDance becomes an Internet phenomenon, racking up thousands of followers, clicks-and controversy. More importantly, FGD creates a precious space for community. And it gives the three ladies an impossible shot- a major competition featuring the world's best amateur dancers.

Yet, as the grueling practices and new goals start taking a toll, the trio soon finds their friendship stretched to the breaking point. As their drama spins out of control, can these gutsy women pull it together to remake their futures-and become the women they were meant to be?