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Savvy Sheldon Feels Good as Hell by Taj McCoy

3.0

inspiring lighthearted reflective medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: No

Loveable characters: Complicated

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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I loved the premise of Savy Sheldon Feels Good as Hell, which centers on Savy’s glow-up and commitment to self-improvement after being suddenly and harshly dumped by her long-term boyfriend. The story had so much potential, but the execution didn’t quite hit the mark for me.

The repetitive mention of Savy constantly running into her ex, Jason, felt ridiculous and unnecessary. It seemed like an ineffective way to demonstrate her struggle to let go of the past, and it became more frustrating than compelling.

While I appreciate a good comeback story, I didn’t connect with the writing style—it felt forced at times, and the characters often came across as unnatural. There were also too many “extra” characters who didn’t add much to the story, making some parts feel cluttered. I’ll admit there were moments where I skimmed, and I even considered DNF’ing. However, I stuck it out because I wanted to see how it all ended, and the new love interest, Spencer, kept me intrigued.

Savy’s hard work and dedication to improving herself were inspiring, but I couldn’t help wishing she’d worked through her issues in therapy before jumping back into dating. It felt like a missed opportunity for deeper character growth.

Ultimately, the takeaway is clear: never prioritize a man or a job above yourself. When both switch up, you’re left with the most important thing—yourself.