Have you seen the movie, Dumplin’ yet on Netflix?

If so… Then you may be interested in reading the sequel Puddin’. It is a companion novel to Dumplin', which follows supporting characters from the first book in the months after Willowdean's star turn in the Clover City pageant. Puddin’ is a delightful and empowering novel about friendship, fitting in, and standing out. Millie dreams of becoming a journalist and has no plans to return to Fat Camp, despite not telling her mother yet. Callie, with her perfect life, finds herself alone after taking the fall for a dance-team prank gone wrong. Thrown together, Millie and Callie seem to have nothing in common, but Millie’s kindness starts to break through Callie’s tough exterior. Their forced interactions blossom into a strong friendship, teaching them both valuable lessons and providing much-needed support.

Set in Texas, this book captures all the charm of the locale. While the focus is on the friendship between Millie and Callie, the novel also includes two incredibly sweet love stories.. This novel is both fast-paced and perfectly timed, making it a fun and engaging read. It celebrates diversity in ethnicity, sexual orientation, and body size, and includes quotable moments like, “And why is everyone always trying to take money away from libraries? Aren’t books sort of the reason we’re even in school at all?”

Overall, Puddin’ is an uplifting and heartwarming story, filled with memorable characters and a powerful message about embracing who you are. Get this e-book via the Libby App or simply click here!