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A review by njreadsandwrites
Savvy Sheldon Feels Good as Hell by Taj McCoy
4.0
I will admit I didn’t think I would ever read this book. I started it and put it on my monthly to be read list several times last year and could never get past page 21. This is because I hated the way her boyfriend treated and spoke to her as a plus-sized woman. But I didn’t want to miss out on what could be a great book, so I finally read it. I was thoroughly surprised.
The plot was a great mix of romance and other subplots. It is not a romance per say, so don’t go into it thinking it’s a romantic comedy. The author ended the book answering every question and wrapping up every plot point. I still think about this book and it’s almost a new month. She did a great job at following the mental and emotional impact of being in that kind of relationship. I appreciate her writing style, which was a more melodic way of straight forward.
I loved Savvy’s heart and her passion for cooking! Even in her weakest moments, she still grabbed hold of the reins and took the bull for a ride. She never failed to make me laugh, cry, and smile. Her strong-willed nature, even during the wrong decisions, is something I resonated with. But unfortunately, she constantly referred to Li as homeless because she didn’t recognize him as a resident of her neighborhood and he always had on what most would consider the clothes of someone who builds and paints. Her aloofness was my least favorite part of the book, besides that douche of an ex-boyfriend. Oh, there’s also the “revenge body” thing, which I never agree with, but it does help Savvy see how aloof she is.
Overall though, I would recommend it. But beware that it is not a romantic comedy!
TW: fat shaming, diet culture, toxic relationship, “revenge body”
The plot was a great mix of romance and other subplots. It is not a romance per say, so don’t go into it thinking it’s a romantic comedy. The author ended the book answering every question and wrapping up every plot point. I still think about this book and it’s almost a new month. She did a great job at following the mental and emotional impact of being in that kind of relationship. I appreciate her writing style, which was a more melodic way of straight forward.
I loved Savvy’s heart and her passion for cooking! Even in her weakest moments, she still grabbed hold of the reins and took the bull for a ride. She never failed to make me laugh, cry, and smile. Her strong-willed nature, even during the wrong decisions, is something I resonated with. But unfortunately, she constantly referred to Li as homeless because she didn’t recognize him as a resident of her neighborhood and he always had on what most would consider the clothes of someone who builds and paints. Her aloofness was my least favorite part of the book, besides that douche of an ex-boyfriend. Oh, there’s also the “revenge body” thing, which I never agree with, but it does help Savvy see how aloof she is.
Overall though, I would recommend it. But beware that it is not a romantic comedy!
TW: fat shaming, diet culture, toxic relationship, “revenge body”