
✨ Episode 138: If the Shoe Fits by Julie Murphy ✨
What happens when Cinderella meets The Bachelor? Julie Murphy’s If the Shoe Fits (the first book in Disney’s Meant to Be series) brings a modern, body-positive twist to the classic fairytale we all know. 👠
In this episode, we dive into:
The fresh, fun retelling of Cinderella
How Murphy balances rom-com charm with heartfelt themes
Reality TV drama meets fairytale magic
Is the representation in this book too corporate?
If you love retellings, rom-coms, or Disney magic, this one’s for you!
👉 Listen along as we share our thoughts, favorite moments, and what makes If the Shoe Fits stand out.
💬 Question for you: What’s your favorite fairytale retelling?
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🕰 Timestamps
00:00 Intro
00:47 Background
03:44 About the Author
08:00 Age Level and Content Warning
10:52 Judge a Book by It's Cover
12:07 Discussion
55:49 General Thoughts
1:00:10 One Question for the Author
1:04:58 Rating
1:08:01 Read Again?
1:10:01 Outro
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