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3.39 AVERAGE
3.39 AVERAGE
This book is definitely more of a journey of self discovery than a rom-com, but it’s still a fun read. I got a little frustrated with Savvy sometimes because she seemed to give her ex a lot more influence than he deserved, but I definitely think it was realistic that she struggled with that.
"Let's make the goal for you to love yourself exactly where you are right now. No matter what change you make to the exterior, Savvy, you are who you are on the inside. The outsides are just window dressings."
I really enjoyed the beginning of this book - messy break-up with a long-term partner + a mischievous plan to rediscover herself - but the last part felt off in a way that things were rushed to fit in the last few pages.
Taj McCoy's writing style is notable. She knows how to navigate a character's life as if the author is telling the story of Savvy as a real-life friend. I had no issue with the author's style and it was enjoyable overall.
I also liked Savvy's dynamics with her friends Joanie and Mags (which later extended to Beth and Sarah & Paul.) It's fun reading all chapters with this trio and I have a hunch that Joanie and Mags will get their own book under this series.
After checking other reviews, I noticed that there's a discourse regarding Savvy's choice of revenge body. I admit that I am not knowledgeable in this topic that's why I advise you to check other reviews concerning the plus-sized rep in this book.
I enjoyed Savvy Sheldon's journey following her breakup with her shitty ex. I just felt that I was not hooked with the romantic development between Savvy and Spencer. Overall, it was a good read.
RATING: 3stars
I really enjoyed the beginning of this book - messy break-up with a long-term partner + a mischievous plan to rediscover herself - but the last part felt off in a way that things were rushed to fit in the last few pages.
Taj McCoy's writing style is notable. She knows how to navigate a character's life as if the author is telling the story of Savvy as a real-life friend. I had no issue with the author's style and it was enjoyable overall.
I also liked Savvy's dynamics with her friends Joanie and Mags (which later extended to Beth and Sarah & Paul.) It's fun reading all chapters with this trio and I have a hunch that Joanie and Mags will get their own book under this series.
After checking other reviews, I noticed that there's a discourse regarding Savvy's choice of revenge body. I admit that I am not knowledgeable in this topic that's why I advise you to check other reviews concerning the plus-sized rep in this book.
I enjoyed Savvy Sheldon's journey following her breakup with her shitty ex. I just felt that I was not hooked with the romantic development between Savvy and Spencer. Overall, it was a good read.
RATING: 3stars
The world attempts on a daily to erode Black women of our power so whenever a dynamic Black female character is birthed through an amazing Black woman’s pen exuding our glory in all facets I am enthused that more Black women will see themselves through a character. Savvy Sheldon, a full-figured badass with immense talent, is no different. When I learned of Taj’s debut novel, I was immediately drawn to not only the synopsis of the book but the beautiful full-figured Black woman on the cover. As someone who has struggled their entire life with their body image, I am always deeply moved by confident Black women showing up as their full selves and dismantling societal standards. Savvy is a representation of the power of reconciling the relationship we have with our bodies and ourselves.
Taj McCoy has masterfully constructed a prolific story of embracing yourself in fullness and the transformative power of choosing you. With an era of bodacious characters rooting for Savvy along the way, Savvy Sheldon is an unforgettable character that will inspire you to unabashedly choose self-love, and care, and create your path to living an authentic life of feeling good as hell.
Taj McCoy has masterfully constructed a prolific story of embracing yourself in fullness and the transformative power of choosing you. With an era of bodacious characters rooting for Savvy along the way, Savvy Sheldon is an unforgettable character that will inspire you to unabashedly choose self-love, and care, and create your path to living an authentic life of feeling good as hell.
DNF about 2/3 through. I just didn't care enough. While most romances are fairly predictable (honestly that's part of the appeal sometimes), the writing here just wasn't good enough to make me want to follow the journey.
Okay….let’s get down to the nitty gritty of this book. It was an okay read. Nothing spectacular or amazing. I went into this book completely blind without reading the synopsis and just decided to enjoy the book for what it was. Unfortunately, it didn’t deliver the way that I expected. Savvy is in a horrible relationship and after their breakup she decides to work out and eat better to get a “revenge body.” While I don’t typically like elements like this, it did help Savvy realize how much she lost herself in the relationship and I’m not talking about physically but also mentally and emotionally. And honestly, it’s her amazing support system that reminds her that no matter what she’s an amazing person and that this weight loss journey should be for herself and her health.
Nevertheless, I think that this book was marketed incorrectly. It definitely read more like women’s fiction than a romantic comedy. Yes there was a romance with an HEA but it wasn’t the center of the book. Let’s not even talk about the constant references to the LI as being homeless. That was done in poor taste. But first and foremost, this book is about Savvy’s journey, the progress she makes in loving herself. It didn’t need the romance to be honest. He felt like a stand in for the book when it was convenient. And to be completely honest, Savvy didn’t need to be in a relationship. She realizes how consuming her last one was. She realizes how much her job uses her. She needed time to be alone and to grow. I also didn’t understand why her ex was everywhere after they broke up. I can understand one run in but after the 3rd time I felt like it got a little ridiculous.
There was just so much more that I was hoping for in this one that I didn’t get. I loved Savvy’s passion for cooking though! Every time she described food that she was making, I swear my stomach would grumble. And I love the passion she gets for living a well balanced life especially because this is something I struggle with greatly. Overall, I think that this book was okay. The writing was good but I found parts of the plot to be repetitive which made those sections feel like filler. This is definitely one of those books that has a great cover but fails to execute the story in a way that readers would draw readers in.
Nevertheless, I think that this book was marketed incorrectly. It definitely read more like women’s fiction than a romantic comedy. Yes there was a romance with an HEA but it wasn’t the center of the book. Let’s not even talk about the constant references to the LI as being homeless. That was done in poor taste. But first and foremost, this book is about Savvy’s journey, the progress she makes in loving herself. It didn’t need the romance to be honest. He felt like a stand in for the book when it was convenient. And to be completely honest, Savvy didn’t need to be in a relationship. She realizes how consuming her last one was. She realizes how much her job uses her. She needed time to be alone and to grow. I also didn’t understand why her ex was everywhere after they broke up. I can understand one run in but after the 3rd time I felt like it got a little ridiculous.
There was just so much more that I was hoping for in this one that I didn’t get. I loved Savvy’s passion for cooking though! Every time she described food that she was making, I swear my stomach would grumble. And I love the passion she gets for living a well balanced life especially because this is something I struggle with greatly. Overall, I think that this book was okay. The writing was good but I found parts of the plot to be repetitive which made those sections feel like filler. This is definitely one of those books that has a great cover but fails to execute the story in a way that readers would draw readers in.
Ehhhhhh. It wasn’t bad but it definitely was underwhelming. While I enjoyed reading Savannah’s self love journey I thought her friends took up so many chapters. Like I felt like I could never get Savvy because it was always her AND her friends. Plus I lowkey wanted more chapters with her and Spencer.
This was a fun read. The conflict between the couple wasn’t over emphasized and played out like it is in a lot of other romance novels. It was also framed in a way that it connected as a stressor response for the FMC instead of purely being a miscommunication or lack there of. I also really enjoyed the progression of the FMC and seeing how taking the time to focus on her and doing things for herself helped to boost her confidence as well as having the support of her friends and wasn’t really because some man said she was pretty.
Thought this would be a good read for the new year. Story of someone changing their health and life… blah blah. “Revenge bodies” aren’t a plot I’m in to. Pushed through because I ASSUMED the detailed food descriptions would be followed by recipes at the end of the book. They were not. I am annoyed. Also, why so many pages spent describing tennis workouts? Characters were either 2 dimensional or cringy.
