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joannas's review against another edition
4.0
I had jaw surgery just under a week ago, and I was saving this book for my “post-op feel good” TBR. so because my face kinda hurts, I won’t go too in-depth if that’s ok!
Anywho, I liked the story! The first 40-ish pages were, honestly, difficult to get through, but I’ll also leave a disclaimer that I was so out of it I couldn’t really focus and just wanted to sleep. However, like many other reviewers have said here, a good first chunk of the book centred around diet culture, calorie counting, and fat-shaming. In addition to all this, there’s the idea that Savvy needs a “revenge body” to get back at the scumbag that is her ex-boyfriend, Jason. I didn’t really like that, BUT (!!!) she later reassess her motivation to continue a healthier lifestyle, and drops the idea of a revenge body (amen to that).
This also wasn’t really a romantic comedy to be honest, though I went into it expecting it to be one. It was more focused on Savvy’s journey in loving herself and feeling good-as-hell, which I really enjoyed!!
The love interest, Spencer, was really great; treated Savvy well (obvious bare minimum), but also just seems to have a good head on his shoulders. And he had a dog. I’m sold. I didn’t like that he was the butt of the joke for the entirety of the novel, especially since the “joke” was Savvy originally thinking he was homeless. I dunno, it just wasn’t funny the first, second, or fifteenth time it was mentioned.
Nevertheless, I love love loved Savvy’s support system. She has some really really great friends: Joanie, Maggie, Beth, Sarah, Lina!!! I would have loved to see more of Joan and Maggie to be honest — oh and Joan and Beth (who were super cute— and savvy even said she hadn’t asked Joan how her and Beth were doing, and then just never proceeded to ask?? But oh well).
I really like the feel-good vibes, and it was a good recovery read for sure! :)
Anywho, I liked the story! The first 40-ish pages were, honestly, difficult to get through, but I’ll also leave a disclaimer that I was so out of it I couldn’t really focus and just wanted to sleep. However, like many other reviewers have said here, a good first chunk of the book centred around diet culture, calorie counting, and fat-shaming. In addition to all this, there’s the idea that Savvy needs a “revenge body” to get back at the scumbag that is her ex-boyfriend, Jason. I didn’t really like that, BUT (!!!) she later reassess her motivation to continue a healthier lifestyle, and drops the idea of a revenge body (amen to that).
This also wasn’t really a romantic comedy to be honest, though I went into it expecting it to be one. It was more focused on Savvy’s journey in loving herself and feeling good-as-hell, which I really enjoyed!!
The love interest, Spencer, was really great; treated Savvy well (obvious bare minimum), but also just seems to have a good head on his shoulders. And he had a dog. I’m sold. I didn’t like that he was the butt of the joke for the entirety of the novel, especially since the “joke” was Savvy originally thinking he was homeless. I dunno, it just wasn’t funny the first, second, or fifteenth time it was mentioned.
Nevertheless, I love love loved Savvy’s support system. She has some really really great friends: Joanie, Maggie, Beth, Sarah, Lina!!! I would have loved to see more of Joan and Maggie to be honest — oh and Joan and Beth (who were super cute— and savvy even said she hadn’t asked Joan how her and Beth were doing, and then just never proceeded to ask?? But oh well).
I really like the feel-good vibes, and it was a good recovery read for sure! :)
classysassreads's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
relaxing
medium-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
5.0
oliviaaschmitz's review against another edition
1.0
the tennis scenes made me bored tbh. also if you don’t want your ex to contact you? block him. done.
geevenchy's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
danileighta's review against another edition
1.0
I wanted to like this book, but I gave up halfway through. Basically, a woman, Savvy, is dumped by a man who tells her she has "let herself go". The rest of the book (that I read) is focused on Savvy losing weight to get "revenge body"... Wtf?
I liked Savvy and her friends, but wow, I can't recommend this book to anyone.
I liked Savvy and her friends, but wow, I can't recommend this book to anyone.
erin832's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-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
lcvanoss's review against another edition
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
mik_bookly0's review against another edition
5.0
This book was such a feel good book, I fell involve with Savvy and her personality. Her mindset is an inspiration and shows so much growth. I love the theme of no matter what you are enough!!
1000/10
1000/10
ellenaj_'s review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.25