Reviews tagging 'Gaslighting'

Savvy Sheldon Feels Good as Hell by Taj McCoy

6 reviews

kyrstin_p1989's review

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted reflective sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

I felt like this book treated fatness as a problem to solve instead of fully allowing Savvy to embrace her figure, the only way she begins to love herself is by noticing how her body has changed from the beginning of her workout journey til the end.  To me, body positivity is about loving the skin you’re in without having to change yourself and this book didn’t really espouse those ideals. I liked the romance aspects and the friends made me laugh out loud often so the book wasn’t a total wash. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual assault, Dysphoria, Misogyny, Sexism, Gaslighting, Body horror, Body shaming, Fatphobia, Fire/Fire injury, Bullying, Infidelity, Emotional abuse, Toxic relationship, and Sexual content

raisinglebarre's review

funny lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.5

This was the perfect lighthearted read. I really appreciate how strong and healthy friendships was such a big part of this book. I cackled multiple times because it felt so relatable and there were many times I could see some of my friends doing and saying the same things. Even though it's a romance, this book is truly a testament to the importance of having great friends as an adult. 
 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Body shaming, Fatphobia, Toxic relationship, Sexual content, Eating disorder, Emotional abuse, and Gaslighting

eevacasey's review

Diet culture, revenge body, jokes about unhoused people

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Eating disorder, Gaslighting, Emotional abuse, Toxic relationship, Fatphobia, and Body shaming

kshertz's review

inspiring lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.25

This was a great book for anyone trying to get their groove back. I loved watching Savvy become fully herself. I love her revenge on Jason. I love the contractor and I particularly love her taking care of herself first and really going for what she loves. It was entertaining, romantic and generally inspiring. Read it!

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Body shaming, Bullying, Fatphobia, Fire/Fire injury, and Gaslighting

koyalites's review

medium-paced

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Gaslighting and Fatphobia

Moderate: Emotional abuse and Body shaming

brookey8888's review

lighthearted relaxing medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.75

This was fine. I think my enjoyment level was lower because I listened to the audiobook and I didn’t like the narrator that much especially doing the male voices and especially during the smutty scenes. I do like the diversity included in this. There are some heavier topics so just have caution going in. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Body shaming, Eating disorder, Emotional abuse, Fatphobia, Fire/Fire injury, Gaslighting, Infidelity, Misogyny, and Toxic relationship