Set On You

Crystal Chen is a bodybuilding influencer and physical therapist student who unexpectedly finds herself drawn into a gym rivalry with firefighter Scott Ritchie. Their encounters at their shared gym escalate from passive-aggressive equipment battles to charged verbal sparring. When circumstances force Crystal and Scott together outside the gym, their antagonistic relationship begins to shift. Crystal must confront her insecurities about her body, her social media presence, and her past relationships while navigating her growing attraction to Scott. The story follows Crystal as she balances her fitness goals, her final clinical rotation in physical therapy school, family obligations, and the complexities of modern dating. Her large social media following adds pressure to her personal life as she tries to maintain authenticity while managing public scrutiny. Set on You explores themes of body positivity, self-acceptance, and the impact of social media on relationships. The novel examines how past experiences shape current fears and how vulnerability can lead to personal growth.

Readers highlight the authentic portrayal of body image struggles and the fitness industry through Crystal's perspective. Many note the chemistry between Crystal and Scott, with multiple reviews praising their witty banter and slow-burn romance. Readers appreciated: - Representation of a plus-size Asian protagonist - Social media themes and online trolling accuracy - Family dynamics and cultural elements - Gym setting authenticity Common criticisms: - Repetitive internal monologue about body image - Plot pacing issues in the middle - Some found Crystal's character too defensive - Several readers wanted more depth to side characters Ratings: Goodreads: 3.7/5 (31,000+ ratings) Amazon: 4.2/5 (2,300+ ratings) StoryGraph: 3.75/5 One reader noted: "Crystal's insecurities felt real but became overwhelming." Another wrote: "The gym scenes captured the anxiety many feel in fitness spaces perfectly." Some DNF reviews cited difficulty connecting with Crystal's voice or finding the pacing too slow.

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🎯 Author Amy Lea wrote Set On You while working full-time as a lawyer and raising her young daughter. 💪 The novel challenges fitness industry stereotypes by featuring a plus-size fitness influencer as its protagonist. 🤸‍♀️ The book was inspired by the author's own experiences as a fitness enthusiast who doesn't fit the typical "fitness influencer" mold. ❤️ The meet-cute between the main characters takes place over a gym equipment dispute - specifically, they both want to use the same squat rack. 📱 Much of the story explores social media's impact on body image and self-worth, drawing from real-world conversations about fitness culture on platforms like Instagram.