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The Let That Sh*t Go Guide to Life: Say Nope to Nonsense and Live a Kickass Life
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Expected 26 May 26A path to ditch the bullsh*t and live lighter
Life’s too short to be doing emotional heavy-lifting all the time! The Let That Sh*t Go Guide to Life is a place where positive profanity and not giving a f*ck are the keys to living a more peaceful, self-assured life. Inside, you’ll find a dose of the funny stuff alongside helpful advice to understand the stress that zaps its way into your day, call out the chaos that you can let go of, and give you the helpful shove to embrace the good sh*t that truly matters. There’s no perfect way to scatter your stress like glitter, but you can enjoy:
• A friend-to-friend approach to unpacking all of the heavy sh*t you’re carrying
• A place to look inward with humor and humility, and outward with sass but not suspicion
• An opportunity to let go of what you can’t control and feel jazzed up about what you can
Hop around the pages of this book to uncover which areas of your life—whether it's work, goal-setting, love, friendship, or just not being so f*cking hard on yourself—can be a little bit lighter, a little bit more joyful, and a little more yours. You don’t have to have it all figured out, the rules might just be a bunch of BS, and the horizon line is right over there.
Life’s too short to be doing emotional heavy-lifting all the time! The Let That Sh*t Go Guide to Life is a place where positive profanity and not giving a f*ck are the keys to living a more peaceful, self-assured life. Inside, you’ll find a dose of the funny stuff alongside helpful advice to understand the stress that zaps its way into your day, call out the chaos that you can let go of, and give you the helpful shove to embrace the good sh*t that truly matters. There’s no perfect way to scatter your stress like glitter, but you can enjoy:
• A friend-to-friend approach to unpacking all of the heavy sh*t you’re carrying
• A place to look inward with humor and humility, and outward with sass but not suspicion
• An opportunity to let go of what you can’t control and feel jazzed up about what you can
Hop around the pages of this book to uncover which areas of your life—whether it's work, goal-setting, love, friendship, or just not being so f*cking hard on yourself—can be a little bit lighter, a little bit more joyful, and a little more yours. You don’t have to have it all figured out, the rules might just be a bunch of BS, and the horizon line is right over there.
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Expected publication May 26, 2026
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Review of advance copy received from Goodreads Giveaways
After reading an advanced copy of Let That Sht Go*, I’d describe it as a solid, approachable entry in the self-help genre—engaging, occasionally insightful, and easy to digest, though not particularly groundbreaking.
The book’s greatest strength is its tone. It’s conversational, upbeat, and sprinkled with humor that keeps things light even when tackling topics like boundaries, stress, and personal accountability. You can tell it’s written to feel like advice from a blunt but well-meaning friend. There are moments that genuinely make you smile, and that warmth helps the message land.
Content-wise, the advice is practical and sensible: stop overcommitting, protect your energy, say no without guilt, and let go of situations that drain you. These are important reminders, especially for readers who struggle with people-pleasing or burnout. However, much of the guidance will feel familiar to anyone who regularly reads personal development books. The concepts aren’t revolutionary, and the framework doesn’t break new ground—it reinforces ideas many of us have already heard.
That said, not every self-help book needs to reinvent the wheel. Sometimes what readers need most is reinforcement delivered in an accessible, entertaining way. In that sense, Let That Sht Go* succeeds. It won’t radically transform your worldview, but it might give you a nudge to set a boundary you’ve been avoiding or rethink a commitment you’ve outgrown.
Overall, this is a “just okay” read in the best sense of the phrase: not life-changing, but pleasant, encouraging, and easy to recommend to someone looking for a motivational pick-me-up without heavy theory or dense psychology. If you’re searching for revolutionary insight, this may not be it. But if you want something that blends common-sense advice with humor and heart, it’s worth flipping through.
The book’s greatest strength is its tone. It’s conversational, upbeat, and sprinkled with humor that keeps things light even when tackling topics like boundaries, stress, and personal accountability. You can tell it’s written to feel like advice from a blunt but well-meaning friend. There are moments that genuinely make you smile, and that warmth helps the message land.
Content-wise, the advice is practical and sensible: stop overcommitting, protect your energy, say no without guilt, and let go of situations that drain you. These are important reminders, especially for readers who struggle with people-pleasing or burnout. However, much of the guidance will feel familiar to anyone who regularly reads personal development books. The concepts aren’t revolutionary, and the framework doesn’t break new ground—it reinforces ideas many of us have already heard.
That said, not every self-help book needs to reinvent the wheel. Sometimes what readers need most is reinforcement delivered in an accessible, entertaining way. In that sense, Let That Sht Go* succeeds. It won’t radically transform your worldview, but it might give you a nudge to set a boundary you’ve been avoiding or rethink a commitment you’ve outgrown.
Overall, this is a “just okay” read in the best sense of the phrase: not life-changing, but pleasant, encouraging, and easy to recommend to someone looking for a motivational pick-me-up without heavy theory or dense psychology. If you’re searching for revolutionary insight, this may not be it. But if you want something that blends common-sense advice with humor and heart, it’s worth flipping through.
Review of advance copy received from Goodreads Giveaways
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I won a copy of "Let That Shit Go" on Goodreads First Reads. I just finished reading my book. I love it. It's one of the best books that I've read in awhile. I love the advice and the humor. It's a very profound and helpful book.
I won a copy of "Let That Shit Go" on Goodreads First Reads. I just finished reading my book. I love it. It's one of the best books that I've read in awhile. I love the advice and the humor. It's a very profound and helpful book.
March 9, 2026
I won this book in a Goodreads giveaway and took it as a sign to work on managing my mental state by “letting things go.” I was genuinely looking forward to it. Unfortunately, what I let go was my first one-star rating. The book felt like a tedious dive into an influencer’s stream of consciousness, where every sentence seemed to reach for something witty or cutesy. It was exhausting to get through, and I didn’t come away with any insights I hadn’t already seen from Oprah or from an Instagram reel that I skipped.
April 8, 2026
I was luckily able to read this amazing book early and i’m glad i went for it!
Letting That Shit Go helps you deal with your inner critic and explores ways you can let that shit go!
I’m diagnosed with severe depression and anxiety. I often have a hard time separating myself from a make believe hell versus reality.
If you’re into passive aggressive advice, this is perfect for you. If not, you should still give it a try!
I jotted down multiple quotes that i really stuck out to me such as:
“Recognize your inner bully. Listen to the things you say to yourself everyday. If you wouldn’t tolerate [someone] saying these things to someone you love, you aren’t allowed to say them to yourself” - Jameela Jamil
Thank you to Net Galley and Monica Sweeney for allowing me to be able to read this book early. I throughly enjoyed it!
Letting That Shit Go helps you deal with your inner critic and explores ways you can let that shit go!
I’m diagnosed with severe depression and anxiety. I often have a hard time separating myself from a make believe hell versus reality.
If you’re into passive aggressive advice, this is perfect for you. If not, you should still give it a try!
I jotted down multiple quotes that i really stuck out to me such as:
“Recognize your inner bully. Listen to the things you say to yourself everyday. If you wouldn’t tolerate [someone] saying these things to someone you love, you aren’t allowed to say them to yourself” - Jameela Jamil
Thank you to Net Galley and Monica Sweeney for allowing me to be able to read this book early. I throughly enjoyed it!
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
The Let That Sh*t Go Guide to Life: Say Nope to Nonsense and Live a Kickass Life by Monica Sweeney (May 2026) [reading in April]
123-page Ebook story pages 10-122
224-page Kindle Ebook
Genre: Self-Help, Humor, Nonfiction
Rating as a movie: R for adult language
Featuring: Bibliography for Monica Sweeney, Contents, Introduction, Profanity, Emotional Baggage, Your Inner Bully, Changing How You Talk To Yourself, Ego Boost, Quotes, Stress, Failures, Pop Culture References, Tips & Takeaways, Love, Blah Relationships, Toxic People, Time & Energy, Friendships, Red Flags, Receipt Collectors, Boundaries, People Pleasers, Peacekeepers, Letting Go of Toxic Mindsets, Guilty Pleasures (Drop the Guilt), Toxic Optimism, Insecurities, Worries, Social Media, Gratitude, Let-Go Lists, Acknowledgements,
My rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️½😌📺📑📝
My thoughts: This is my first time reading a book by Monica Sweeney. I haven't read any of her previous Zen As F*ck Journals, her dump cake recipe books, or even her young children's books about crayons and sleep, yes children. I have read Messie Condo, Carla Naumburg, and everything by Sarah Knight, the original potty mouth of self-help, so the excessive profanity did not bother me and I'm accustomed to navigating past the shock value to the actual content. The profanity was actually milder than some of other books out there. The reason why I didn't give this book five solid stars was not because of the profanity, as I didn't have a problem with that. Honestly I think people who pick up publications that have a swear word in their title and then complain that there was profanity in the book need to read another self-help book. The content was great but I did have a hard time connecting with all of the analogies and examples pulled from TV shows I have never heard of. People often ask me how I read so many books and I say things like, "I don't watch much TV." I didn't realize how "not much TV" I don't watch until I read this book. Out of the more than nine shows she reference in this book I had heard of four of them, and only seen one, so, I didn't get her character references when she was talking about the situations. I know you can say, "Well, that's on you," however, when you're reading a book and someone references something else they're supposed to explain it whether you are familiar with it or not, so you still get their point. That wasn't always done, even the part I was familiar with, Friends for example, was a casual reference (Ross and Rachel on a break) that I don't think you would have understood without being familiar with that show and the episodes that it's tied to, so, when she threw out other show titles and characters without much explanation just giving them a reference to the situation that she was talking about it was definitely over my head. Some of those shows I didn't even know were shows, I thought they were people but context clues told me otherwise, as well as quotes. I don't like loose strings so, while she gave an excellent quote from Wendy from BoJack Horseman of why people ignore red flags, some of these other characters were just thrown out there with quotes that, although funny and insightful, left me rereading to see the connection. That's the only reason why I didn't give it five stars. I am going to stop and look things up regardless because that's the kind of reader I am, but I should not have to Google to understand. Which happened a few times, I just did not understand what she was talking about because she was making a lot of TV character references, when she was talking about personalities I kind of skipped over some of them but the ones with quotes were very helpful. She also made a lot of references to actresses and music and even though I'm familiar with Taylor Swift I didn't get all of that either until she brought out the quotes, apparently Taylor bakes sourdough bread to alleviate her stress, and she is assuming you know the history of rappers and the people they are connected to when she talks about imposter syndrome. This book is definitely getting five stars on Goodreads and anywhere else ½ stars don't exist. I had it in my library for a couple of weeks and I am glad I read it when I did because it was in moment that I needed to let some things go, and not only did it help me let things go it shifted my mood. I was having a very bad night and after cleaning up the mess I read this book which only took me an hour and change, even with the googling. this is definitely a book I would gift to a friend. All in all it is short, to the point, very insightful and has the type of quotes you want to remember. I was particularly fond of the section about not keeping receipts on your friends. I am totally guilty of that, but it's not my fault. I'm a Pisces and if I get into an argument with you I'm probably going to bring up what you did to me and kindergarten to remind you this behavior is a pattern and you always get a pass. It's not because I want to throw it in your face it is because I tend to ignore rudeness and give in during confrontations, but never forget it happened. This book made me want to shred all of those receipts of times I have been wronged by others. I realize that I would not want somebody to throw up in my face every time I was s***** to them in the last month or 20 years and if you really need to keep a track record on a person's misdeeds then you probably should just let that person go, or accept that you're going to ignore the red flags.
Recommend to others: Absolutely! This is a pretty fun book. I didn't get that coloring with toddlers reference until I saw her bibliography online so the jokes are still coming.
Songs for the soundtrack: "Ego" by Beyonce, "Roll Call" by Bring It On Cast, "The Fate of Ophelia" by Taylor Swift, "Karma" by Taylor Swift, "The Art of Letting Go" is a song by Mariah Carey, "Lazy Afternoon" by Barbra Streisand, "Cockiness (Love It) Remix" by Rocky Rihanna and A$AP Rocky, "Deep Cover" by Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg, "Let It Go" by Idina Menzel, "Moscow Mule" by Bad Bunny
Books and Authors mentioned: Zen As F*ck: A Journal for Practicing the Mindful Art of Not Giving a Sh*t (Zen As F*ck Journals) by Monica Sweeney; Let That Sh*t Go: A Journal for Leaving Your Bullsh*t Behind and Creating a Happy Life (Zen As F*ck Journals) by Monica Sweeney; Oliver! by Lionel Bart [based on] Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens; Song of Solomon by Toni Morrison, Severance by Dan Erickson, Bring It On by Jessica Bendinger, It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia by Rob Mac, The Good Place by Michael Schur, BoJack Horseman by Raphael Bob-Waksberg, Harry Potter series by J. K. Rowling, Ted Lasso by Jason Sudeikis, Bill Lawrence, Brendan Hunt, and Joe Kelly [based on] Format and characters from NBC Sports; Gilmore Girls by Amy Sherman-Palladino, Schitt's Creek by Dan Levy and Eugene Levy, Let's Explore Diabetes with Owls by David Sedaris, The Three Little Pigs, Fantasia by Joe Grant and Dick Huemer, Jurassic Park by Michael Crichton and David Koepp [based on] Jurassic Park by Michael Crichton; The Mill on the Floss by George Eliot, A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas, Star Wars by George Lucas, Infinite Jest by David Foster Wallace, The Serenity Prayer by Reinhold Niebuhr, Friends by David Crane and Marta Kauffman, The Office by Greg Daniels [based on] The Office by Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant;
Memorable Quotes: When reacting to a question about confidence in an interview, actress and activist Jameela Jamil said, “Recognize your inner bully. Listen to the things you say to yourself every day. If you wouldn’t tolerate [someone] saying those things to someone you love, you aren’t allowed to say them to yourself.” Consider the last time you let your inner critic get away with being a sneaky little bitch. If those same words would cause you to audibly gasp when uttered to someone else, you’ve probably gone too far.
Go all in on finding the cringiest version of whatever it is that you know you could do better. Be a big fish in a small pond. Compare the shit out of yourself with something that has no chance against you. Think you’re not tech savvy enough? Ask an elder how to download a PDF. Worried about whether you’re a good enough artist? Go hang out with some toddlers and challenge them to a coloring competition.
123-page Ebook story pages 10-122
224-page Kindle Ebook
Genre: Self-Help, Humor, Nonfiction
Rating as a movie: R for adult language
Featuring: Bibliography for Monica Sweeney, Contents, Introduction, Profanity, Emotional Baggage, Your Inner Bully, Changing How You Talk To Yourself, Ego Boost, Quotes, Stress, Failures, Pop Culture References, Tips & Takeaways, Love, Blah Relationships, Toxic People, Time & Energy, Friendships, Red Flags, Receipt Collectors, Boundaries, People Pleasers, Peacekeepers, Letting Go of Toxic Mindsets, Guilty Pleasures (Drop the Guilt), Toxic Optimism, Insecurities, Worries, Social Media, Gratitude, Let-Go Lists, Acknowledgements,
My rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️½😌📺📑📝
My thoughts: This is my first time reading a book by Monica Sweeney. I haven't read any of her previous Zen As F*ck Journals, her dump cake recipe books, or even her young children's books about crayons and sleep, yes children. I have read Messie Condo, Carla Naumburg, and everything by Sarah Knight, the original potty mouth of self-help, so the excessive profanity did not bother me and I'm accustomed to navigating past the shock value to the actual content. The profanity was actually milder than some of other books out there. The reason why I didn't give this book five solid stars was not because of the profanity, as I didn't have a problem with that. Honestly I think people who pick up publications that have a swear word in their title and then complain that there was profanity in the book need to read another self-help book. The content was great but I did have a hard time connecting with all of the analogies and examples pulled from TV shows I have never heard of. People often ask me how I read so many books and I say things like, "I don't watch much TV." I didn't realize how "not much TV" I don't watch until I read this book. Out of the more than nine shows she reference in this book I had heard of four of them, and only seen one, so, I didn't get her character references when she was talking about the situations. I know you can say, "Well, that's on you," however, when you're reading a book and someone references something else they're supposed to explain it whether you are familiar with it or not, so you still get their point. That wasn't always done, even the part I was familiar with, Friends for example, was a casual reference (Ross and Rachel on a break) that I don't think you would have understood without being familiar with that show and the episodes that it's tied to, so, when she threw out other show titles and characters without much explanation just giving them a reference to the situation that she was talking about it was definitely over my head. Some of those shows I didn't even know were shows, I thought they were people but context clues told me otherwise, as well as quotes. I don't like loose strings so, while she gave an excellent quote from Wendy from BoJack Horseman of why people ignore red flags, some of these other characters were just thrown out there with quotes that, although funny and insightful, left me rereading to see the connection. That's the only reason why I didn't give it five stars. I am going to stop and look things up regardless because that's the kind of reader I am, but I should not have to Google to understand. Which happened a few times, I just did not understand what she was talking about because she was making a lot of TV character references, when she was talking about personalities I kind of skipped over some of them but the ones with quotes were very helpful. She also made a lot of references to actresses and music and even though I'm familiar with Taylor Swift I didn't get all of that either until she brought out the quotes, apparently Taylor bakes sourdough bread to alleviate her stress, and she is assuming you know the history of rappers and the people they are connected to when she talks about imposter syndrome. This book is definitely getting five stars on Goodreads and anywhere else ½ stars don't exist. I had it in my library for a couple of weeks and I am glad I read it when I did because it was in moment that I needed to let some things go, and not only did it help me let things go it shifted my mood. I was having a very bad night and after cleaning up the mess I read this book which only took me an hour and change, even with the googling. this is definitely a book I would gift to a friend. All in all it is short, to the point, very insightful and has the type of quotes you want to remember. I was particularly fond of the section about not keeping receipts on your friends. I am totally guilty of that, but it's not my fault. I'm a Pisces and if I get into an argument with you I'm probably going to bring up what you did to me and kindergarten to remind you this behavior is a pattern and you always get a pass. It's not because I want to throw it in your face it is because I tend to ignore rudeness and give in during confrontations, but never forget it happened. This book made me want to shred all of those receipts of times I have been wronged by others. I realize that I would not want somebody to throw up in my face every time I was s***** to them in the last month or 20 years and if you really need to keep a track record on a person's misdeeds then you probably should just let that person go, or accept that you're going to ignore the red flags.
Recommend to others: Absolutely! This is a pretty fun book. I didn't get that coloring with toddlers reference until I saw her bibliography online so the jokes are still coming.
Songs for the soundtrack: "Ego" by Beyonce, "Roll Call" by Bring It On Cast, "The Fate of Ophelia" by Taylor Swift, "Karma" by Taylor Swift, "The Art of Letting Go" is a song by Mariah Carey, "Lazy Afternoon" by Barbra Streisand, "Cockiness (Love It) Remix" by Rocky Rihanna and A$AP Rocky, "Deep Cover" by Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg, "Let It Go" by Idina Menzel, "Moscow Mule" by Bad Bunny
Books and Authors mentioned: Zen As F*ck: A Journal for Practicing the Mindful Art of Not Giving a Sh*t (Zen As F*ck Journals) by Monica Sweeney; Let That Sh*t Go: A Journal for Leaving Your Bullsh*t Behind and Creating a Happy Life (Zen As F*ck Journals) by Monica Sweeney; Oliver! by Lionel Bart [based on] Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens; Song of Solomon by Toni Morrison, Severance by Dan Erickson, Bring It On by Jessica Bendinger, It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia by Rob Mac, The Good Place by Michael Schur, BoJack Horseman by Raphael Bob-Waksberg, Harry Potter series by J. K. Rowling, Ted Lasso by Jason Sudeikis, Bill Lawrence, Brendan Hunt, and Joe Kelly [based on] Format and characters from NBC Sports; Gilmore Girls by Amy Sherman-Palladino, Schitt's Creek by Dan Levy and Eugene Levy, Let's Explore Diabetes with Owls by David Sedaris, The Three Little Pigs, Fantasia by Joe Grant and Dick Huemer, Jurassic Park by Michael Crichton and David Koepp [based on] Jurassic Park by Michael Crichton; The Mill on the Floss by George Eliot, A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas, Star Wars by George Lucas, Infinite Jest by David Foster Wallace, The Serenity Prayer by Reinhold Niebuhr, Friends by David Crane and Marta Kauffman, The Office by Greg Daniels [based on] The Office by Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant;
Memorable Quotes: When reacting to a question about confidence in an interview, actress and activist Jameela Jamil said, “Recognize your inner bully. Listen to the things you say to yourself every day. If you wouldn’t tolerate [someone] saying those things to someone you love, you aren’t allowed to say them to yourself.” Consider the last time you let your inner critic get away with being a sneaky little bitch. If those same words would cause you to audibly gasp when uttered to someone else, you’ve probably gone too far.
Go all in on finding the cringiest version of whatever it is that you know you could do better. Be a big fish in a small pond. Compare the shit out of yourself with something that has no chance against you. Think you’re not tech savvy enough? Ask an elder how to download a PDF. Worried about whether you’re a good enough artist? Go hang out with some toddlers and challenge them to a coloring competition.
Review of advance copy received from Publishers Weekly
Thank you to Publishers Weekly and St. Martin's Publishing Group for the ARC of this soon-to-be-published book.
I struggle to rate this work because I want to be fair, but it's difficult to form my opinion without comparing it to all of the other self-help/advice books I've read through the years. I've also probably learned to "Let That Sh*t Go" through 47 years of life experience. So I am giving it two stars because I feel like it's been written before. Several times over. While the advice isn't "bad," it's also not new. Especially the use of profanity. I'm not a prude. I have my favorite swear words. It isn't that the language turns me off; it's that in this writing, it feels forced to earn points for being more real than the same life help offered by licensed professionals. Unfortunately, what could be solid life help comes off sophomoric as the content relies too heavily on profanity as a way to draw the reader's attention and buy into the content.
Just as I feel this book has been written a dozen times already, so have the reviews, which makes it difficult to say anything new concerning the content. I'm sure there is a reader who will thoroughly enjoy Sweeney's work because it's not unenjoyable, if you've not already read the dozen or so books already published out there.
I struggle to rate this work because I want to be fair, but it's difficult to form my opinion without comparing it to all of the other self-help/advice books I've read through the years. I've also probably learned to "Let That Sh*t Go" through 47 years of life experience. So I am giving it two stars because I feel like it's been written before. Several times over. While the advice isn't "bad," it's also not new. Especially the use of profanity. I'm not a prude. I have my favorite swear words. It isn't that the language turns me off; it's that in this writing, it feels forced to earn points for being more real than the same life help offered by licensed professionals. Unfortunately, what could be solid life help comes off sophomoric as the content relies too heavily on profanity as a way to draw the reader's attention and buy into the content.
Just as I feel this book has been written a dozen times already, so have the reviews, which makes it difficult to say anything new concerning the content. I'm sure there is a reader who will thoroughly enjoy Sweeney's work because it's not unenjoyable, if you've not already read the dozen or so books already published out there.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
You know the line in Mean Girls where Regina's Mom says "I'm not a regular Mom, I'm a cool Mom"? I feel like this book is trying to say "I'm not a regular book, I'm a cool book".
The whole goofy, profanity forward self-help genre was such a craze however many years ago, so this could very well be part of or the start of a resurgence.. I could see it going either way- it may not be everyone's cup of tea (the author candidly points out that she is no therapist, but rather is someone that gives really good advice- in her own words). However, I can see certain parts of this book being a good reminder to others about whatever topic speaks to them at the moment.
Chapter one was my favorite of the book. I wouldn't say the book went downhill from there, I just didn't connect with the other topics as well as I did the first. I did like the 'wrap-up' at the end of each chapter. I feel like reading that gives you a good sense of what the book was about; sort of like the spark notes at the end of each chapter to review. A three for me, however, self-help type books are weird to rate because they are so subjective.
(Thanks NetGalley for my ARC!)
The whole goofy, profanity forward self-help genre was such a craze however many years ago, so this could very well be part of or the start of a resurgence.. I could see it going either way- it may not be everyone's cup of tea (the author candidly points out that she is no therapist, but rather is someone that gives really good advice- in her own words). However, I can see certain parts of this book being a good reminder to others about whatever topic speaks to them at the moment.
Chapter one was my favorite of the book. I wouldn't say the book went downhill from there, I just didn't connect with the other topics as well as I did the first. I did like the 'wrap-up' at the end of each chapter. I feel like reading that gives you a good sense of what the book was about; sort of like the spark notes at the end of each chapter to review. A three for me, however, self-help type books are weird to rate because they are so subjective.
(Thanks NetGalley for my ARC!)
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
If you’re looking for a refreshing, no-nonsense approach to self-improvement, The Let That Sht Go Guide To Life* by Monica Sweeney absolutely delivers. This book is equal parts hilarious and genuinely helpful, offering practical advice without ever feeling preachy or overly serious.
What really stands out is Sweeney’s voice—sharp, witty, and unapologetically real. She has a knack for taking everyday stressors and reframing them in a way that feels both manageable and liberating. Instead of drowning you in complicated strategies, she keeps things simple: identify what’s not serving you, and let it go. It sounds obvious, but the way she presents it makes it actually stick.
The blend of humor and insight makes this a quick, engaging read that you’ll want to revisit whenever life starts to feel overwhelming. It’s perfect for anyone who needs a reminder to stop sweating the small stuff and start focusing on what truly matters.
Five stars for being relatable, empowering, and laugh-out-loud funny—this is self-help without the fluff.
What really stands out is Sweeney’s voice—sharp, witty, and unapologetically real. She has a knack for taking everyday stressors and reframing them in a way that feels both manageable and liberating. Instead of drowning you in complicated strategies, she keeps things simple: identify what’s not serving you, and let it go. It sounds obvious, but the way she presents it makes it actually stick.
The blend of humor and insight makes this a quick, engaging read that you’ll want to revisit whenever life starts to feel overwhelming. It’s perfect for anyone who needs a reminder to stop sweating the small stuff and start focusing on what truly matters.
Five stars for being relatable, empowering, and laugh-out-loud funny—this is self-help without the fluff.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
4-star Goodreads / NetGalley review
It started off sounding like something I would say myself, which immediately pulled me in and made me excited to see what else the book had to offer. The tone is relatable, blunt, and funny in a way that feels very “real talk,” and I genuinely enjoyed that approach.
Overall, I did like Let That Sht Go: A Guide to Life*, but it didn’t fully live up to the version I had built up in my head while reading it. Each topic felt like it only got a quick pass, more like a few short paragraphs of advice before moving on to the next idea. Because of that, I was left wanting a bit more depth and expansion in places where I felt the content could really have dug in.
That said, it’s still a solid, easy read with a refreshing voice, and I think it works well as a light motivational pick-me-up. I just wished it went a little deeper rather than staying at surface level.
It started off sounding like something I would say myself, which immediately pulled me in and made me excited to see what else the book had to offer. The tone is relatable, blunt, and funny in a way that feels very “real talk,” and I genuinely enjoyed that approach.
Overall, I did like Let That Sht Go: A Guide to Life*, but it didn’t fully live up to the version I had built up in my head while reading it. Each topic felt like it only got a quick pass, more like a few short paragraphs of advice before moving on to the next idea. Because of that, I was left wanting a bit more depth and expansion in places where I felt the content could really have dug in.
That said, it’s still a solid, easy read with a refreshing voice, and I think it works well as a light motivational pick-me-up. I just wished it went a little deeper rather than staying at surface level.
January 29, 2026
I just finished reading my advanced copy and I have to say it gives really practical advice/life lessons. Nothing in it was a new concept but the delivery was light and fun. It felt like talking to a friend, but with a lot of extra cuss words. Haha I’m personally not offended by cussing but if you are, you definitely shouldn’t read this. I personally finished the book feeling good, and thinking about ways I can incorporate the advice into my life, such as not feeling guilty about setting boundaries or removing myself from toxic people. These were things I already knew I needed to work on, but like lots of things in life it’s hard to actually put into to action. Overall I liked the book and the sense of humor and storytelling in it.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
This book provides prudent advice on how to let go of those events and thoughts that hinder a happy, stress-free existence. With a lighthearted approach to self-help, it presents thoughtful and actionable ideas that will resonate with readers. Much of the content is common sense that we often overlook in our harried lives. It is an entertaining read that hopefully will make readers release negative thoughts and enhance their mental well-being.
Readers offended by profanity might want to take pause. Personally, I found the profanity to be appropriate, as it serves as a humorous way to address challenging aspects of life.
Thanks to @NetGalley and @StMartinsPress for the DRC.
Readers offended by profanity might want to take pause. Personally, I found the profanity to be appropriate, as it serves as a humorous way to address challenging aspects of life.
Thanks to @NetGalley and @StMartinsPress for the DRC.
Review of advance copy received from Goodreads Giveaways
If all self-help books were written like this, a lot more people would deal with their baggage and deal with their sh$t. Initially, I thought the author was over the top with her constant cursing and jokes. Before I knew it, I was relating to the things she was saying and seeing myself in her examples. The chapters are short. The message is clear and concise. The author recaps all the principles of the book with a summary at the end and worksheets to tackle your issues. I received an ARC through a Goodreads giveaway. Thanks to the publisher for a great book.
Review of advance copy received from Author
I received a review copy, and I loved this book! It offers practical advice in a friendly, funny way that makes it feel a lot easier to incorporate. The author comes across as your best friend who's in the trenches with you, not someone pontificating from the top of the heap. I loved Monica Sweeney's journals, and this book is the perfect companion. I will definitely be buying this for some friends!
Review of advance copy received from Goodreads Giveaways
This was a very light read and very relatable. She added humor to it , almost made it seem like you were talking to a friend. I took a lot out of the book and will definitely refer back to it. It is reminding you to take the proper time for yourself to be happy, don’t fall for the toxic person, and a smile goes a long way. It helped me to realize I was correct in observing people, but still always being kind.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Imagine talking to your best down-to-earth friend who has a sharp wit, great bs detector, full of pop culture references, and a mouth like a sailor. Monica Sweeney gives it you straight with kindness, humor, and a sprinkling of profanity, helping you identify and toss those red flags because they’re warnings, not a carnival. You’ll find yourself getting a needed kick in the pants on your way to finding your Zen.
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Review of advance copy received from Goodreads Giveaways
I enjoyed reading this. Usually with self help books I find them dry and hard to physically read, so I typically opt for audio books with them because let's face it we all need a little help lol. Monica did a great job keeping my attention and kept it real. Yes there was quite a bit of swearing but I didn't mind it. I feel there was quite a bit of wisdom in her words and made me laugh throughout the book.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
This would make a great gift book because there are lots of people like me who need to hear these lessons every day, for my personal and work life. Practical, funny, and sensible, I especially enjoyed the examples proving that Sweeney has been through this too. Thanks to NetGalley for letting me read this
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Thanks to NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for access to this title. All opinions expressed are my own.
Monica Sweeney is hands down the person who tells you like it is. She knows her reading audience, and she isn't going to sugarcoat it. That type of transparency is refreshing. There's profanity, but there is also empathy; she isn't going to let her readers play the victim either. I liked that aspect. It's not just about what a person has been through; there has been an acknowledgement that the reader might have been the one doing it to someone else.
I give it a 3-star because while it is all of the above, it falls into my personal criteria," I read it once, might recommend it to someone else, but probably won't re-read."
Expected Publication 26/05/26
Goodreads Review 25/04/26
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Monica Sweeney is hands down the person who tells you like it is. She knows her reading audience, and she isn't going to sugarcoat it. That type of transparency is refreshing. There's profanity, but there is also empathy; she isn't going to let her readers play the victim either. I liked that aspect. It's not just about what a person has been through; there has been an acknowledgement that the reader might have been the one doing it to someone else.
I give it a 3-star because while it is all of the above, it falls into my personal criteria," I read it once, might recommend it to someone else, but probably won't re-read."
Expected Publication 26/05/26
Goodreads Review 25/04/26
#TheLetThatShtGoGuidetoLife #NetGalley.
Review of advance copy received from Goodreads Giveaways
Overall this was an easy and enjoyable read. The advice wasn’t anything groundbreaking, but is a nice reminder about things that sometimes are easy to forget.
I would recommend this book for some light reading. Thanks to Goodreads Giveaways for providing me with a copy!
I would recommend this book for some light reading. Thanks to Goodreads Giveaways for providing me with a copy!
Review of advance copy received from Goodreads Giveaways
I found my faith in Jesus and it opened my mind to whole new world to the point with every other word being a cuss word I just had to stop. I get the title and understand why but it’s just not a book for me😊 all love God bless
Review of advance copy received from Goodreads Giveaways
I really loved how this book was written. Very straight to the point and helpful. Got repetitive at times which is why only 4 stars, but overall a good, positive read.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
What an excellent book, a must read for everyone and it’s got excellent advice.
Review of advance copy received from Goodreads Giveaways
The Let That Sh*t Go Guide to Life: Say Nope to Nonsense and Live a Kickass Life by Monica Sweeney was an entertaining and quick read with some genuinely helpful reminders about not holding on to things that really don’t deserve our time or energy.
The book is funny, well written, and full of practical suggestions about mindset and perspective. A lot of it felt like common sense packaged in a way that was easy to digest and occasionally laugh out loud about. I found myself nodding along with many of the ideas about letting go of unnecessary stress and expectations.
That said, one theme I didn’t fully agree with was the idea that we should say “yes” to more things. Personally, I think saying no can be just as powerful—and often much healthier.
For example, I will absolutely be saying yes to spending time with my dogs and just hanging out with them… and no to a lot of other unnecessary nonsense. That feels like a much better life strategy to me.
Overall, this was a solid and enjoyable read with some good takeaways, even if I didn’t agree with every piece of advice.
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The book is funny, well written, and full of practical suggestions about mindset and perspective. A lot of it felt like common sense packaged in a way that was easy to digest and occasionally laugh out loud about. I found myself nodding along with many of the ideas about letting go of unnecessary stress and expectations.
That said, one theme I didn’t fully agree with was the idea that we should say “yes” to more things. Personally, I think saying no can be just as powerful—and often much healthier.
For example, I will absolutely be saying yes to spending time with my dogs and just hanging out with them… and no to a lot of other unnecessary nonsense. That feels like a much better life strategy to me.
Overall, this was a solid and enjoyable read with some good takeaways, even if I didn’t agree with every piece of advice.
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