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Savvy Sheldon Feels Good as Hell
A delicious debut rom-com about a plus-size sweetheart who gets a full-life makeover after a brutal breakup.
Savvy Sheldon spends a lot of time tiptoeing around the cracks in her her high-stress and low-thanks job, her clueless boyfriend and the falling-apart kitchen she inherited from her beloved grandma—who taught her how to cook and how to love people by feeding them. But when Savvy’s world starts to crash down around her, she knows it’s time for some renovations.
Starting from the outside in, Savvy tackles her crumbling kitchen, her relationship with her body, her work–life balance (or lack thereof) and, last but not least, her love life. The only thing that doesn’t seem to require effort is her ride-or-die squad of friends. But as any home-reno-show junkie can tell you, something always falls apart during renovations. First, Savvy passes out during hot yoga. Then it turns out that the contractor she hires is the same sexy stranger she unintentionally offended by judging based on appearances. Worst of all, Savvy can’t seem to go anywhere without tripping over her ex and his latest "upgrade." Savvy begins to realize that maybe she should’ve started her renovations the other way beginning with how she sees herself before building a love that lasts.
Savvy Sheldon spends a lot of time tiptoeing around the cracks in her her high-stress and low-thanks job, her clueless boyfriend and the falling-apart kitchen she inherited from her beloved grandma—who taught her how to cook and how to love people by feeding them. But when Savvy’s world starts to crash down around her, she knows it’s time for some renovations.
Starting from the outside in, Savvy tackles her crumbling kitchen, her relationship with her body, her work–life balance (or lack thereof) and, last but not least, her love life. The only thing that doesn’t seem to require effort is her ride-or-die squad of friends. But as any home-reno-show junkie can tell you, something always falls apart during renovations. First, Savvy passes out during hot yoga. Then it turns out that the contractor she hires is the same sexy stranger she unintentionally offended by judging based on appearances. Worst of all, Savvy can’t seem to go anywhere without tripping over her ex and his latest "upgrade." Savvy begins to realize that maybe she should’ve started her renovations the other way beginning with how she sees herself before building a love that lasts.
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First published March 22, 2022
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Taj McCoy
6 books747 followersOakland native and law grad, Taj McCoy, is committed to writing stories championing Black and biracial women of color, plus-sized protagonists, Black love, and characters with a strong sense of sisterhood and familial bonds. Taj started writing as a small child, enjoying the success of her first publications in elementary school. Since then, her dream has always been to become a professional writer. As a law student, she attempted her first novels and joined the Twitter writing community. Though Taj has spent more than ten years working in higher education administration, she continued to pursue her goal and ultimately finished her first novel in 2018, securing her agent in 2019.
When she’s not writing, Taj may be on Twitter boosting other marginalized writers, trying to zen out in yoga, sharing recipes on her website, binge-watching her favorite reality tv, or cooking private supper club meals for close friends. Catch her producing and co-hosting the Fat Like Me Podcast, which celebrates body diversity in publishing and entertainment, or watch her join forces with several writer friends on Sundays for the Better Than Brunch video podcast.
When she’s not writing, Taj may be on Twitter boosting other marginalized writers, trying to zen out in yoga, sharing recipes on her website, binge-watching her favorite reality tv, or cooking private supper club meals for close friends. Catch her producing and co-hosting the Fat Like Me Podcast, which celebrates body diversity in publishing and entertainment, or watch her join forces with several writer friends on Sundays for the Better Than Brunch video podcast.
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February 4, 2022
DNF @33%
As a person with a history of body issues and disordered eating, this book was so hard to read that I had to stop for my own wellbeing. I was so excited to read a fat romance! I love reading fat romances! And I went in expecting this one to be not only body positive but fat positive. But boy, was it really really not that. Savvy's long-term toxic boyfriend breaks up with her because he says that she's "let herself go" and it's "time for an upgrade." And then Savvy decides to get a "revenge body." She goes to yoga and gets a trainer and throws out all of the junk in her house and devotes herself to "clean eating." All of it was just too much for me.
If body and diet and eating and weight stuff is hard for you, this one might be a good one for you to skip.
CW: fat shaming, diet culture, toxic relationship, “revenge body”
Thanks to NetGalley and Harlequin/MIRA for this ARC.
As a person with a history of body issues and disordered eating, this book was so hard to read that I had to stop for my own wellbeing. I was so excited to read a fat romance! I love reading fat romances! And I went in expecting this one to be not only body positive but fat positive. But boy, was it really really not that. Savvy's long-term toxic boyfriend breaks up with her because he says that she's "let herself go" and it's "time for an upgrade." And then Savvy decides to get a "revenge body." She goes to yoga and gets a trainer and throws out all of the junk in her house and devotes herself to "clean eating." All of it was just too much for me.
If body and diet and eating and weight stuff is hard for you, this one might be a good one for you to skip.
CW: fat shaming, diet culture, toxic relationship, “revenge body”
Thanks to NetGalley and Harlequin/MIRA for this ARC.
May 5, 2022
Okay….let’s get down to the nitty gritty of this book. It was an okay read. Nothing spectacular or amazing. I went into this book completely blind without reading the synopsis and just decided to enjoy the book for what it was. Unfortunately, it didn’t deliver the way that I expected. Savvy is in a horrible relationship and after their breakup she decides to work out and eat better to get a “revenge body.” While I don’t typically like elements like this, it did help Savvy realize how much she lost herself in the relationship and I’m not talking about physically but also mentally and emotionally. And honestly, it’s her amazing support system that reminds her that no matter what she’s an amazing person and that this weight loss journey should be for herself and her health.
Nevertheless, I think that this book was marketed incorrectly. It definitely read more like women’s fiction than a romantic comedy. Yes there was a romance with an HEA but it wasn’t the center of the book. Let’s not even talk about the constant references to the LI as being homeless. That was done in poor taste. But first and foremost, this book is about Savvy’s journey, the progress she makes in loving herself. It didn’t need the romance to be honest. He felt like a stand in for the book when it was convenient. And to be completely honest, Savvy didn’t need to be in a relationship. She realizes how consuming her last one was. She realizes how much her job uses her. She needed time to be alone and to grow. I also didn’t understand why her ex was everywhere after they broke up. I can understand one run in but after the 3rd time I felt like it got a little ridiculous.
There was just so much more that I was hoping for in this one that I didn’t get. I loved Savvy’s passion for cooking though! Every time she described food that she was making, I swear my stomach would grumble. And I love the passion she gets for living a well balanced life especially because this is something I struggle with greatly. Overall, I think that this book was okay. The writing was good but I found parts of the plot to be repetitive which made those sections feel like filler. This is definitely one of those books that has a great cover but fails to execute the story in a way that readers would draw readers in.
Nevertheless, I think that this book was marketed incorrectly. It definitely read more like women’s fiction than a romantic comedy. Yes there was a romance with an HEA but it wasn’t the center of the book. Let’s not even talk about the constant references to the LI as being homeless. That was done in poor taste. But first and foremost, this book is about Savvy’s journey, the progress she makes in loving herself. It didn’t need the romance to be honest. He felt like a stand in for the book when it was convenient. And to be completely honest, Savvy didn’t need to be in a relationship. She realizes how consuming her last one was. She realizes how much her job uses her. She needed time to be alone and to grow. I also didn’t understand why her ex was everywhere after they broke up. I can understand one run in but after the 3rd time I felt like it got a little ridiculous.
There was just so much more that I was hoping for in this one that I didn’t get. I loved Savvy’s passion for cooking though! Every time she described food that she was making, I swear my stomach would grumble. And I love the passion she gets for living a well balanced life especially because this is something I struggle with greatly. Overall, I think that this book was okay. The writing was good but I found parts of the plot to be repetitive which made those sections feel like filler. This is definitely one of those books that has a great cover but fails to execute the story in a way that readers would draw readers in.
June 18, 2022
…So Savvy’s ex is a jerk and Savvy goes on this journey where she tries to revamp her life. There is also an allegedly homeless guy who Savvy starts to have feelings for.
Right from the start, I was like “hmm, I’ve definitely read this plot before.” Buttttt, I always like to hope that something is going to be different. Well, unfortunately, this wasn’t. It just kept getting more and more predictable and overall it ended up feeling quite mediocre. Still, it was still great to read another story about a woman who is learning to love herself. She also had really amazing friends!
Right from the start, I was like “hmm, I’ve definitely read this plot before.” Buttttt, I always like to hope that something is going to be different. Well, unfortunately, this wasn’t. It just kept getting more and more predictable and overall it ended up feeling quite mediocre. Still, it was still great to read another story about a woman who is learning to love herself. She also had really amazing friends!
April 26, 2022
I have to admit that I'm a bit torn about one of my most anticipated releases of the year. First off let me say, thank you to the publisher for allowing me the opportunity to review this advanced copy for an honest review.
Right off the bat I wanted to love this book and in many ways I did. I didn't have the same issue with it that I saw others raise in terms of diet culture and exercise. I DON'T think this is a book where the character hates themselves because they are fat or a book that is saying you have to be skinny to be beautiful. That's actually the opposite of the message that Savvy gets from her friends a support group and the opposite of what Savvy comes to realize about halfway through the book. I think that everyone's journey for self love and weight looks different. You can eat clean and exercise without trying to be skinny. You can change your hair style and take up new (or old) hobbies without it being a complete betrayal of who you are. That doesn't mean you hate who you are, it just means you're looking for a change, which I can totally understand. Even the concept of a "revenge body" in this book didn't feel like a revenge body to me. Even though this is a phrase Savvy uses a few times after being dumped by her boyfriend for "being fat and not paying enough attention to him" (which, let's be honest, is the REAL reason he dumped her), but I think that phase doesn't really fit with the the content of the book. No matter how many times she said "revenge body" Savvy never gave off the impression she was trying to lose a lot of weight or get skinny. There's even a moment when she and her friends agree, this is not about the number on the scale, but it's about helping her feel comfortable and strong in her body. Savvy ate a LOT of delicious food in this book and at no point did it seem like she was depriving herself, so I wanted to get that out of the way.
Now that we've clarified those points, lets dive into what I loved and what I didn't care for in this book.
First the good points:
-Savvy's friend group was amazing. They were funny, supportive, and ready to go off whenever her trash ex happened to pop up. Like they stayed on go and I LOOOOVED that. Get you some friends that will try and jump your ex in public ok!
-Savvy's relationship with food when far beyond what was on the surface. Cooking is a passion she learned from her grandmother and you can tell she puts a lot of love in her meals no matter what she's cooking. Food was definitely a hobby and love language for her, so much so that she had a dream of creating a cookbook and often took different cooking classes to learn new things. Cooking was part of her self-care routine that she adopted and it was great to see that side of her. Mama was COOKING okay. Every time she mentioned a new dish, I found myself getting hungry lol.
-Being able to go on this journey with Savvy where she realized she'd lost herself to the pressures of others and needed to rediscover all of the things she loved about herself was beautiful. I think often times we can get lost in relationships (platonic, familial, and romantic) and succumb to the pressures of being what we think everyone else should be. Savvy had to come to terms with this and figure out what it is that she wanted to define her and what would make her happy, not everyone else. There's a moment That was definitely one of my favorite moments in the book.
Now the things I didn't really care for:
-While I didn't mind seeing Savvy begin her new workout routines, like hot yoga, hiking, and tennis, after awhile the tennis scenes began to feel repetitive. It started to feel like filler honestly. We're told that Savvy used to be a BOMB tennis player in high school and college and that she loved the sport before she was injured. Her new mission after the breakup includes jumping back into tennis with a personal trainer, who she quickly became friends with. This was great because we got to watch Savvy rediscover her love of tennis again, but I did not not need a play by play or what the tennis workouts consisted of every time she went. And trust me, she plays tennis a lot in this book. I think that time and writing would've been better served digging into her love of tennis and showing us why she loved it, not being technical about the workout.
-In the beginning, Savvy mistakes the LI, who's a contractor, for a homeless man because of his appearance and the fact that she's never seen him before. Okay fine. My issue is that they kept bringing this up throughout the whole book. "Remember when you thought he was homeless?" "Oh gosh, can't believe I thought he was homeless" "Oh gosh he could never be homeless." LIKE GIRL WE GET IT! It's not cute or funny to keep repeating this over and over again.
-This was NOT a romantic comedy. Did it have funny moments? Yes. But a few funny lines doesn't make something a comedy. And also, just because there's a romance involved, doesn't mean it's a romantic book. This brings me to my next point. The romance was cute and I liked the LI, but the central piece of this book for me was the journey of self-discovery that she went on, NOT, the romance piece of the book. Don't get me wrong, there was definitely romance, but it wasn't the most important thing in the book. That's not an issue in the grand scheme of things, but it sort of felt like this was supposed to be a story about a woman finding and loving herself, but "oh wait, this is too heavy and serious so let's add some cute romance in here to spice things up." Romance can be a lot of things and it's not a monolith (other than the HEA/HFN qualification), but a romantic comedy, this was not.
Also, this may just be me, but Savvy didn't NEED to be in a committed relationship with this man by the end of the book, especially since she'd literally lost herself in her last relationship. Also, some of the issues she had with him (like him leaving first thing in the morning to walk his dog without waking her up) were really weird, especially when he literally explained to her what he was doing. Like girl, please calm down.
-The other element is the synopsis gave me the impression that Savvy didn't really enjoy her job. Even while I was reading, her job seemed like more of a burden than anything else. She did find a little resolution with this at the end, but nothing about her job interactions made me think, "oh yeah, she should definitely keep working here no matter what." They took full advantage of her on a regular basis and while that is true to real life, it still irritated me a lot, especially when it seemed like she was only working there to satisfy her mother and her boss.
This ended up being a lot longer than I intended, but all in all, the point is that while I liked reading it for the most part, it just didn't stand out too much to me. Not bad, not amazing, just sort of average. I fully suggest reading it for yourself and seeing where you land on the spectrum.
Right off the bat I wanted to love this book and in many ways I did. I didn't have the same issue with it that I saw others raise in terms of diet culture and exercise. I DON'T think this is a book where the character hates themselves because they are fat or a book that is saying you have to be skinny to be beautiful. That's actually the opposite of the message that Savvy gets from her friends a support group and the opposite of what Savvy comes to realize about halfway through the book. I think that everyone's journey for self love and weight looks different. You can eat clean and exercise without trying to be skinny. You can change your hair style and take up new (or old) hobbies without it being a complete betrayal of who you are. That doesn't mean you hate who you are, it just means you're looking for a change, which I can totally understand. Even the concept of a "revenge body" in this book didn't feel like a revenge body to me. Even though this is a phrase Savvy uses a few times after being dumped by her boyfriend for "being fat and not paying enough attention to him" (which, let's be honest, is the REAL reason he dumped her), but I think that phase doesn't really fit with the the content of the book. No matter how many times she said "revenge body" Savvy never gave off the impression she was trying to lose a lot of weight or get skinny. There's even a moment when she and her friends agree, this is not about the number on the scale, but it's about helping her feel comfortable and strong in her body. Savvy ate a LOT of delicious food in this book and at no point did it seem like she was depriving herself, so I wanted to get that out of the way.
Now that we've clarified those points, lets dive into what I loved and what I didn't care for in this book.
First the good points:
-Savvy's friend group was amazing. They were funny, supportive, and ready to go off whenever her trash ex happened to pop up. Like they stayed on go and I LOOOOVED that. Get you some friends that will try and jump your ex in public ok!
-Savvy's relationship with food when far beyond what was on the surface. Cooking is a passion she learned from her grandmother and you can tell she puts a lot of love in her meals no matter what she's cooking. Food was definitely a hobby and love language for her, so much so that she had a dream of creating a cookbook and often took different cooking classes to learn new things. Cooking was part of her self-care routine that she adopted and it was great to see that side of her. Mama was COOKING okay. Every time she mentioned a new dish, I found myself getting hungry lol.
-Being able to go on this journey with Savvy where she realized she'd lost herself to the pressures of others and needed to rediscover all of the things she loved about herself was beautiful. I think often times we can get lost in relationships (platonic, familial, and romantic) and succumb to the pressures of being what we think everyone else should be. Savvy had to come to terms with this and figure out what it is that she wanted to define her and what would make her happy, not everyone else. There's a moment That was definitely one of my favorite moments in the book.
Now the things I didn't really care for:
-While I didn't mind seeing Savvy begin her new workout routines, like hot yoga, hiking, and tennis, after awhile the tennis scenes began to feel repetitive. It started to feel like filler honestly. We're told that Savvy used to be a BOMB tennis player in high school and college and that she loved the sport before she was injured. Her new mission after the breakup includes jumping back into tennis with a personal trainer, who she quickly became friends with. This was great because we got to watch Savvy rediscover her love of tennis again, but I did not not need a play by play or what the tennis workouts consisted of every time she went. And trust me, she plays tennis a lot in this book. I think that time and writing would've been better served digging into her love of tennis and showing us why she loved it, not being technical about the workout.
-In the beginning, Savvy mistakes the LI, who's a contractor, for a homeless man because of his appearance and the fact that she's never seen him before. Okay fine. My issue is that they kept bringing this up throughout the whole book. "Remember when you thought he was homeless?" "Oh gosh, can't believe I thought he was homeless" "Oh gosh he could never be homeless." LIKE GIRL WE GET IT! It's not cute or funny to keep repeating this over and over again.
-This was NOT a romantic comedy. Did it have funny moments? Yes. But a few funny lines doesn't make something a comedy. And also, just because there's a romance involved, doesn't mean it's a romantic book. This brings me to my next point. The romance was cute and I liked the LI, but the central piece of this book for me was the journey of self-discovery that she went on, NOT, the romance piece of the book. Don't get me wrong, there was definitely romance, but it wasn't the most important thing in the book. That's not an issue in the grand scheme of things, but it sort of felt like this was supposed to be a story about a woman finding and loving herself, but "oh wait, this is too heavy and serious so let's add some cute romance in here to spice things up." Romance can be a lot of things and it's not a monolith (other than the HEA/HFN qualification), but a romantic comedy, this was not.
Also, this may just be me, but Savvy didn't NEED to be in a committed relationship with this man by the end of the book, especially since she'd literally lost herself in her last relationship. Also, some of the issues she had with him (like him leaving first thing in the morning to walk his dog without waking her up) were really weird, especially when he literally explained to her what he was doing. Like girl, please calm down.
-The other element is the synopsis gave me the impression that Savvy didn't really enjoy her job. Even while I was reading, her job seemed like more of a burden than anything else. She did find a little resolution with this at the end, but nothing about her job interactions made me think, "oh yeah, she should definitely keep working here no matter what." They took full advantage of her on a regular basis and while that is true to real life, it still irritated me a lot, especially when it seemed like she was only working there to satisfy her mother and her boss.
This ended up being a lot longer than I intended, but all in all, the point is that while I liked reading it for the most part, it just didn't stand out too much to me. Not bad, not amazing, just sort of average. I fully suggest reading it for yourself and seeing where you land on the spectrum.
April 13, 2022
Bruh, sorry but this was a Nope. I read the entire thing and liked Nothing about it. I kept reading hoping it’d get better but man…it’s bad. It never did. My thoughts are very similar to many other reviews. The diet culture, fat-shaming in here has me cringing. As someone whose been told “You’ve let yourself go” I would’ve liked Savvy’s approach to how she responded look different than what it did. I think I know what the intent was with this book but sadly the execution didn’t deliver. It’s one of those unfortunate scenarios where it’s actually more harmful than helpful. I’m not a fat woman and won’t speak for anyone that identifies as a fat woman but Please be careful when picking this book up. At the first moment of uncomfort-go with your gut instinct because it DOES Not get better from there. The HERO…Savvy literally thinks is Homeless for the first couple chapters because he’s a black man walking around in dirty clothes walking his dog..finds out Ooop he’s a contractor and yet him “being homeless” remains the butt of the joke for the rest of the book. Gross-I didn’t like it. Savvy is dumped by her fuckBoy boyfriend Jason at the beginning of the book for working too hard and letting herself go-but worry you not! That’s not the end of Him! Oooooh noooo! We see him throughout the rest of the book, every few chapters with a new chick on his arm I guess as a physical obstacle to kick Savvy back ten steps after the strides she’s already made and personally… I didn’t need that! He literally makes you feel bad about your weight and your revenge body is a significant part of the plot like homegirl..that is Enough for me! He’s already done enough damage! Hell, we wouldn’t have a plot had it not been for him!
Yeah, it’s a No for me.
Yeah, it’s a No for me.
July 14, 2022
Savannah (Savvy) Sheldon comes from a family of hardworking people (on her mother’s side) who value achievement. Spurred on by her mother and encouraged by her Uncle Joe, Savvy works really hard at her job as an insurance underwriter and is the likely candidate for a promotion. She lives alone in her childhood home that really needs some renovation, especially her kitchen since she loves to cook. Savvy thought she was in a committed relationship with her six year boyfriend Jason until she wasn’t. He suddenly dumps her, critical of her weight gain and work ethic, says he’s ready for an “upgrade.” Unfortunately, Savvy takes his criticisms to heart and begins on a journey to “renovate” herself.
Savvy is the only daughter of her Thai mother and Black father who was never in her life. Her grandmother taught her to cook, handing down the treasured family recipes to her. She expresses her love through the meals she cooks for friends, family and Jason up until recently. And these recipes are discussed so lovingly throughout the story as Savvy is preparing them, so much so that I could feel her joy and emotion. Do not read/listen to this book when you’re hungry!
I was initially distraught at Savvy’s reaction to Jason’s criticisms because she gave them credibility and weight. When she went on a mission to take up hot yoga, resume her tennis lessons, eat healthier and completely make herself over on the outside, I cringed. Fortunately, I hung in there because Savvy needed to go through this process in order to look inward and do some true self reflection. With the help of her ride-or-die best friends Joanie and Maggie and a wonderful contractor named Spencer, Savvy learns to love every aspect of herself, including her body. The journey to that discovery is full of laughs provided by her zany friends, steamy moments with a “real” man who sees the authentic woman and some mouth watering meals that Savvy cooks up, so deliciously described I thought I could smell and taste the concoctions. I listened to the story and the narrator did the romance, meal descriptions and hilarity justice. I loved Savvy’s triumph even though her route to get there gave me some heartburn (pun intended!). It’s a lovely debut and I’m interested in reading more from this author. 3.5 stars
Posted on Blue Mood Café
(Thanks to Harlequin Audio for my complimentary copy. All opinions are my own.)
Savvy is the only daughter of her Thai mother and Black father who was never in her life. Her grandmother taught her to cook, handing down the treasured family recipes to her. She expresses her love through the meals she cooks for friends, family and Jason up until recently. And these recipes are discussed so lovingly throughout the story as Savvy is preparing them, so much so that I could feel her joy and emotion. Do not read/listen to this book when you’re hungry!
I was initially distraught at Savvy’s reaction to Jason’s criticisms because she gave them credibility and weight. When she went on a mission to take up hot yoga, resume her tennis lessons, eat healthier and completely make herself over on the outside, I cringed. Fortunately, I hung in there because Savvy needed to go through this process in order to look inward and do some true self reflection. With the help of her ride-or-die best friends Joanie and Maggie and a wonderful contractor named Spencer, Savvy learns to love every aspect of herself, including her body. The journey to that discovery is full of laughs provided by her zany friends, steamy moments with a “real” man who sees the authentic woman and some mouth watering meals that Savvy cooks up, so deliciously described I thought I could smell and taste the concoctions. I listened to the story and the narrator did the romance, meal descriptions and hilarity justice. I loved Savvy’s triumph even though her route to get there gave me some heartburn (pun intended!). It’s a lovely debut and I’m interested in reading more from this author. 3.5 stars
Posted on Blue Mood Café
(Thanks to Harlequin Audio for my complimentary copy. All opinions are my own.)
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April 26, 2025I have complicated feelings about this book. It wasn't what I was hoping for. Part of that is this was really mis-marketed as romance when it actually falls much more into women's fiction. (there is a romance, but it is like the C-plot of the book)
The other part of it is I wasn't expecting such a huge emphasis on diet culture, fat-shaming working out, and getting a "revenge body" to get back at her shitty ex. And while the book does ultimately end with the main character realizing that's not what will make her happy, for me the book doesn't do enough to push back on some of the toxic ideas and behaviors (including disordered eating and over-exercising) that Savvy engages in. So heads up for anyone who will find those things triggering, this may not be a book you want to pick up. I found parts of it hard to get through. And yes, where Savvy ends up is better, but we did not need to go through MOST of the book like that.
The highlight of the book was definitely the female friendships. Savvy has an amazing group of friends who love and support her through everything. That was great to read. The romance was okay, but got so little page time I just wasn't all that invested. I cared more about two female side characters who had a thing for each other than I did about the main romance, and we spent more time describing Savvy doing yoga and playing tennis than falling in love. And it doesn't help that for me the tennis scenes were painfully boring and I just had to push through them. (there were so many! Why?!)
Overall, this book was just okay and comes with some big content warnings to be aware of. I'm bummed because the cover and description had me expecting something more like Olivia Dade which would have been incredible. Unfortunately that's just not what this book was and I think the marketing is a little misleading.
The other part of it is I wasn't expecting such a huge emphasis on diet culture, fat-shaming working out, and getting a "revenge body" to get back at her shitty ex. And while the book does ultimately end with the main character realizing that's not what will make her happy, for me the book doesn't do enough to push back on some of the toxic ideas and behaviors (including disordered eating and over-exercising) that Savvy engages in. So heads up for anyone who will find those things triggering, this may not be a book you want to pick up. I found parts of it hard to get through. And yes, where Savvy ends up is better, but we did not need to go through MOST of the book like that.
The highlight of the book was definitely the female friendships. Savvy has an amazing group of friends who love and support her through everything. That was great to read. The romance was okay, but got so little page time I just wasn't all that invested. I cared more about two female side characters who had a thing for each other than I did about the main romance, and we spent more time describing Savvy doing yoga and playing tennis than falling in love. And it doesn't help that for me the tennis scenes were painfully boring and I just had to push through them. (there were so many! Why?!)
Overall, this book was just okay and comes with some big content warnings to be aware of. I'm bummed because the cover and description had me expecting something more like Olivia Dade which would have been incredible. Unfortunately that's just not what this book was and I think the marketing is a little misleading.
September 8, 2020
I read this novel (pre-publication) in two days! Yes, two. Taj McCoy has a fantastic sense of plot development and pacing. More than that, reading a body positive book with a curvy women of color who is a leading lady and NOT a sidekick, made me smile ear-to-ear. Savvy is a talented, compassionate, intelligent and fully developed character who made me stand up and cheer!
Savvy, Spencer and the rest of the gang are people you'll think about long after you've read the last page, but that's the thing about Taj's writing, you'll want to revisit it again and again ...and again! I can't wait to see what's next from her!
Savvy, Spencer and the rest of the gang are people you'll think about long after you've read the last page, but that's the thing about Taj's writing, you'll want to revisit it again and again ...and again! I can't wait to see what's next from her!
March 15, 2022
Thanks to NetGalley and MIRA for an advanced copy in exchange for an honest review.
I only read part of this and skimmed the rest, which I hate doing with ARCs, but I couldn’t get through this. The internalized fatphobia and diet culture in the first half of the novel turned me off so much. It’s not something I want to read about! I had hoped the writing around it got better as the book went on, but looking at other reviews (and my skimming), it didn’t.
I also did not enjoy the fact that Savvy refers to a Black man as “homeless” cause he’s wearing dirty jeans as he walks his dog through her neighbourhood. She referred to him as homeless to herself multiple times, to her friends multiple times, and then directly to his face. She yells at him that she does not have cash on her when he passes her house as she’s outside. This man is the LOVE INTEREST. I cannot fathom dating someone after they stereotyped me so badly.
I really wanted to love this but I couldn’t even finish it.
I only read part of this and skimmed the rest, which I hate doing with ARCs, but I couldn’t get through this. The internalized fatphobia and diet culture in the first half of the novel turned me off so much. It’s not something I want to read about! I had hoped the writing around it got better as the book went on, but looking at other reviews (and my skimming), it didn’t.
I also did not enjoy the fact that Savvy refers to a Black man as “homeless” cause he’s wearing dirty jeans as he walks his dog through her neighbourhood. She referred to him as homeless to herself multiple times, to her friends multiple times, and then directly to his face. She yells at him that she does not have cash on her when he passes her house as she’s outside. This man is the LOVE INTEREST. I cannot fathom dating someone after they stereotyped me so badly.
I really wanted to love this but I couldn’t even finish it.
April 23, 2022
what was that??? 2.5/5 this was so disappointing ugh!
savvy seemed like such a fun character who had so much opportunity to grow on the pages and i was disappointed at the growth of her character. she starts the book with being dumped and choosing to take on revenge by getting a “revenge body” (GROSS!!!) and takes on so many hobbies to achieve it (clean eating, tennis, yoga, hiking). there was never a revelation to why the idea of a revenge body is messed up and that made me even more mad.
spencer seemed like such a hot and wonderful love interest but you get more detailed descriptions of savvy working out than you did with him!! i thought this was ROMANCE!!! i didnt even enjoy the sex scenes because i wasn’t even invested in their chemistry or relationship. there was hardly any conflict/resolution with them and i was just so disappointed. why did i read so fucking much about tennis and yoga? like i promise you, i Do Not care. also her job? i felt like there was so much time talking about that.
savvy’s chosen family was so much fun but i wish i didn’t have to experience them in the setting of exercising. savvy’s joy with cooking was so good though! i wish that could’ve been the main hobby.
pacing was great but the content within the pacing was boring and unfulfilling. i also found myself skimming most of it when it was just page after page of her playing tennis or doing yoga. savvy sheldon may feel good as hell but i am so ready to move on to the next one. an upsetting debut imo and i hope taj mccoy’s next book will have more promise of actual fat love instead of just fat girl working out to spite her awful ex.
savvy seemed like such a fun character who had so much opportunity to grow on the pages and i was disappointed at the growth of her character. she starts the book with being dumped and choosing to take on revenge by getting a “revenge body” (GROSS!!!) and takes on so many hobbies to achieve it (clean eating, tennis, yoga, hiking). there was never a revelation to why the idea of a revenge body is messed up and that made me even more mad.
spencer seemed like such a hot and wonderful love interest but you get more detailed descriptions of savvy working out than you did with him!! i thought this was ROMANCE!!! i didnt even enjoy the sex scenes because i wasn’t even invested in their chemistry or relationship. there was hardly any conflict/resolution with them and i was just so disappointed. why did i read so fucking much about tennis and yoga? like i promise you, i Do Not care. also her job? i felt like there was so much time talking about that.
savvy’s chosen family was so much fun but i wish i didn’t have to experience them in the setting of exercising. savvy’s joy with cooking was so good though! i wish that could’ve been the main hobby.
pacing was great but the content within the pacing was boring and unfulfilling. i also found myself skimming most of it when it was just page after page of her playing tennis or doing yoga. savvy sheldon may feel good as hell but i am so ready to move on to the next one. an upsetting debut imo and i hope taj mccoy’s next book will have more promise of actual fat love instead of just fat girl working out to spite her awful ex.
March 28, 2022
When I started this I thought it would be a five star read, and it almost was.
I liked the romance first and foremost. From the beginning Spencer was a great character and the fact that he came with a dog is just another plus. I felt the chemistry between him and Savvy and it never wavered.
I also liked Savvy's friends and just about every character we met in the book (except Jason, obviously), her love of cooking, and her life in general. I wouldn't mind several more books following Savvy, and/or her friend group because they were all interesting.
I didn't even mind the diet stuff, although I think I understood it a bit differently than a few other reviewers did?
So my theory is that Savvy had to go through the weight loss journey to discover that she didn't even need to do it in the first place, BY HERSELF. Not because a guy told her so, or because her friends told her so, but because she truly grew to believe it.
I say all of this because I'm the same type of person as Savvy, except I struggled with an eating disorder so I'm looking at the book from that perspective as well.
In an ideal world, she'd realise it instantly, that she was beautiful just the way she was, but that would be a different book, and maybe it should've been this book (I know I was certainly expecting it to be), but yeah, it wasn't, not much we can do now.
With that said, the diet/exercise portion could be potentially triggering so be cautious. For me, I didn't really see it as "MUST BE SKINNY AT ALL COSTS", but instead like "I want to feel stronger" and Savvy achieves that. She never loses her curves, she doesn't have a super strict eating regiment and doesn't obsess over calories.
And while it starts with her feeling unhappy with herself because of Jason's commentary, the "revenge body" is really just a way to describe her journey to loving herself. The words "revenge body" are quickly dropped all together as well.
Anyway, I didn't find the descriptions of Savvy playing tennis to be very compelling and I found myself skimming through a lot of them in the second half of the book.
That, and the slightly miscommunication trope (which contemporary romance books can't seem to avoid for some reason) near the end are the reason why I'll be giving this book 4 stars.
I liked the romance first and foremost. From the beginning Spencer was a great character and the fact that he came with a dog is just another plus. I felt the chemistry between him and Savvy and it never wavered.
I also liked Savvy's friends and just about every character we met in the book (except Jason, obviously), her love of cooking, and her life in general. I wouldn't mind several more books following Savvy, and/or her friend group because they were all interesting.
I didn't even mind the diet stuff, although I think I understood it a bit differently than a few other reviewers did?
So my theory is that Savvy had to go through the weight loss journey to discover that she didn't even need to do it in the first place, BY HERSELF. Not because a guy told her so, or because her friends told her so, but because she truly grew to believe it.
I say all of this because I'm the same type of person as Savvy, except I struggled with an eating disorder so I'm looking at the book from that perspective as well.
In an ideal world, she'd realise it instantly, that she was beautiful just the way she was, but that would be a different book, and maybe it should've been this book (I know I was certainly expecting it to be), but yeah, it wasn't, not much we can do now.
With that said, the diet/exercise portion could be potentially triggering so be cautious. For me, I didn't really see it as "MUST BE SKINNY AT ALL COSTS", but instead like "I want to feel stronger" and Savvy achieves that. She never loses her curves, she doesn't have a super strict eating regiment and doesn't obsess over calories.
And while it starts with her feeling unhappy with herself because of Jason's commentary, the "revenge body" is really just a way to describe her journey to loving herself. The words "revenge body" are quickly dropped all together as well.
Anyway, I didn't find the descriptions of Savvy playing tennis to be very compelling and I found myself skimming through a lot of them in the second half of the book.
That, and the slightly miscommunication trope (which contemporary romance books can't seem to avoid for some reason) near the end are the reason why I'll be giving this book 4 stars.
January 3, 2023
I thought this was a cute story but not more than that. It started off great and was really promising but fell a little flat towards the end.
I would say if you’re going into this thinking rom com, I would just reevaluate your expectations. Yes there is romance but I would say it’s more a subplot. This story focuses on self-love & truly learning how to put yourself first & I really enjoyed that aspect.
I really wanted to love this book and I did enjoy some part of it but I didn’t fall in love with the characters.
I would say if you’re going into this thinking rom com, I would just reevaluate your expectations. Yes there is romance but I would say it’s more a subplot. This story focuses on self-love & truly learning how to put yourself first & I really enjoyed that aspect.
I really wanted to love this book and I did enjoy some part of it but I didn’t fall in love with the characters.
November 10, 2021
A large and diverse cast of friends and family support main character Savvy as she finds her own worth after her fatphobic and casually cruel ex says he is leaving her for "an upgrade."
Taking his hurtful words and turning them into a mission, Savvy decides to "upgrade" herself, but finds self-acceptance and love along the way, including a romance with a carpenter and a renovated kitchen.
This bordered close to the women's fic / romance line, with most of the story spent on Savvy's internal and external journey to finding work-life balance and incorporating fitness into her life. For me, the talk of "cheat days" and weight was not personally something I was hoping to read, and Savvy's ex's comments were really rough. The author does a great job of balancing that hurt with all of the love and validation Savvy finds within herself and from her friends and her love interest; I just wanted more romance.
The romance between Savvy and Spencer Morgan, who turns out to be a carpenter, not homeless like she at first believes, was cute. There's some misunderstandings about why Spencer won't sleep over and when he drives an ex to an airport, but overall he is a cinnamon roll and their love scenes are steamy and delightful.
Overall I enjoyed the writing, but the story became bogged down in too many plot threads and characters.
Character notes: Savvy's mother is Thai-American, her Dad is Black. Spencer is Black.
Thank you to the publisher for the ARC.
Taking his hurtful words and turning them into a mission, Savvy decides to "upgrade" herself, but finds self-acceptance and love along the way, including a romance with a carpenter and a renovated kitchen.
This bordered close to the women's fic / romance line, with most of the story spent on Savvy's internal and external journey to finding work-life balance and incorporating fitness into her life. For me, the talk of "cheat days" and weight was not personally something I was hoping to read, and Savvy's ex's comments were really rough. The author does a great job of balancing that hurt with all of the love and validation Savvy finds within herself and from her friends and her love interest; I just wanted more romance.
The romance between Savvy and Spencer Morgan, who turns out to be a carpenter, not homeless like she at first believes, was cute. There's some misunderstandings about why Spencer won't sleep over and when he drives an ex to an airport, but overall he is a cinnamon roll and their love scenes are steamy and delightful.
Overall I enjoyed the writing, but the story became bogged down in too many plot threads and characters.
Character notes: Savvy's mother is Thai-American, her Dad is Black. Spencer is Black.
Thank you to the publisher for the ARC.
dnf
March 25, 2022DNF at 20%
I’m echoing the other sentiments here but what really throws me about this book is that the author says that she champions stories that feature Black and biracial plus sized women, but the first 20% of this book would lead you to believe otherwise.
Yes, the story probably gets better, but the reader is thrown into an onslaught of fat phobia, fat shaming, diet culture, “letting herself go” in favor of her career, analyzing everything she eats, seeks revenge body…etc etc. Reading this made me feel self conscious and not at all proud to be Black and plus sized, so that’s a pass.
I’m echoing the other sentiments here but what really throws me about this book is that the author says that she champions stories that feature Black and biracial plus sized women, but the first 20% of this book would lead you to believe otherwise.
Yes, the story probably gets better, but the reader is thrown into an onslaught of fat phobia, fat shaming, diet culture, “letting herself go” in favor of her career, analyzing everything she eats, seeks revenge body…etc etc. Reading this made me feel self conscious and not at all proud to be Black and plus sized, so that’s a pass.
March 22, 2022
I wanted to love this book so badly, but sadly I didn't: there's so much problematic and toxic content that goes unchallenged, including ED behaviours, diet culture, fatphobia, sexual assault and classism. I also felt like the author wanted to tackle way too many different issues in this book and ended up not tackling well any, the writing style was super repetitive, the only character we really get to know well is the main character, etc.
May 3, 2023
2.5 stars
See, I was promised a rom-com here but I got neither the rom nor the com, sadly. Instead what I got was diet culture and so much unnecessary info on tennis that added absolutely nothing to the story.
This was not a bad story, just a boring one and not what I wanted.
See, I was promised a rom-com here but I got neither the rom nor the com, sadly. Instead what I got was diet culture and so much unnecessary info on tennis that added absolutely nothing to the story.
This was not a bad story, just a boring one and not what I wanted.
April 1, 2022
There was very little that I liked about this book. The food descriptions (and pan descriptions? why do I care if it's a cast-iron skillet or a stainless steel pan?) were boring and overdone, the chemistry was lacking, the career stuff wasn't interesting, I couldn't keep track of which friend was which bc they all seemed the same, but the biggest issue was the fat-shaming and the fact that the protagonist never stopped thinking that losing weight and getting fit would fix her life. So unimpressed, so disappointed. I just wanted it to be over from the second chapter. What a bummer.
April 20, 2022
Just okay
November 20, 2024
DNF - 16% (50 Pages)
The writing was just bad.
The writing was just bad.
February 26, 2022
I wanted to love this book. I was so excited that it was written by a debut author who it states is “committed to championing plus size Black stories.” That’s so beyond fabulous. So I was shocked at all the diet culture and fat phobia that was present in this book. Calorie counting, waistline watching, hard core working out, clean eating etc. and it was never portrayed as a bad thing. This was so disappointing and potentially triggering. Which is a shame because I loved Savvy, her friends, Spencer and her work issues.
I was provided an advanced copy of this book by the publisher which did not affect my honest review.
I was provided an advanced copy of this book by the publisher which did not affect my honest review.
November 14, 2021
Thank you to NetGalley for the free ARC in exchange for an honest review.
This is a singularly hard book to review because on one hand, it was profoundly enjoyable and I don't say that lightly. Compulsively readable, featuring a deeply supportive and involved family and friend group, and full of deliciously stimmy details about cooking amazing food, playing tennis, and Savvy's work life. It was the kind of writing I can truly get immersed and grounded in, because all the sensory information made it so cozy.
On the other hand, diet culture is pervasive throughout the book, even while Savvy doesn't go on an "actual" diet. There is a totally unquestioned assumption that "healthy" is equivalent to "less calories", and the story connects food choices with morality and purity. It comes up intensely and incessantly: through mention of "cheat days", the relative calories of different foods and beverages, the MC being "bad" if she doesn't stick to her meal plan, throwing away all of her processed food so she can start "clean eating", talking about "earning" a certain kind of food by working out. There is also description of the "healthy" (read: low calorie) food and beverage choices the MC is making.
It rather gave one whiplash, because while you have all that, the MC's friends are also trying to convince and remind her that she's beautiful exactly as she is, that she doesn't need to lose weight or measure herself up to the standards of her toxic ex-boyfriend, that she can choose what she feels is right for herself... and yet the narrative still can't quite take the extra step of discarding all these cultural ideas of what bodies and choices are valued. It was perfectly encapsulated in a conversation Savvy has with a chef friend she is planning a cookbook with. They are both fat, and they are venting about the shitty ways people treat them in public. It seems like they are expressing an analysis of fatphobia and internalized fatphobia... and then the next sentence is Savvy suggesting they include low-calorie alternatives for the recipes in their cookbook!!!! *facepalm*
I was honestly surprised I was able to keep reading the book, but thankfully all the toxic food talk just rolled off my back. Despite the fat rep, I would likely not recommend it to fat readers or readers who have struggled with diets and/or eating disorders.
This is a singularly hard book to review because on one hand, it was profoundly enjoyable and I don't say that lightly. Compulsively readable, featuring a deeply supportive and involved family and friend group, and full of deliciously stimmy details about cooking amazing food, playing tennis, and Savvy's work life. It was the kind of writing I can truly get immersed and grounded in, because all the sensory information made it so cozy.
On the other hand, diet culture is pervasive throughout the book, even while Savvy doesn't go on an "actual" diet. There is a totally unquestioned assumption that "healthy" is equivalent to "less calories", and the story connects food choices with morality and purity. It comes up intensely and incessantly: through mention of "cheat days", the relative calories of different foods and beverages, the MC being "bad" if she doesn't stick to her meal plan, throwing away all of her processed food so she can start "clean eating", talking about "earning" a certain kind of food by working out. There is also description of the "healthy" (read: low calorie) food and beverage choices the MC is making.
It rather gave one whiplash, because while you have all that, the MC's friends are also trying to convince and remind her that she's beautiful exactly as she is, that she doesn't need to lose weight or measure herself up to the standards of her toxic ex-boyfriend, that she can choose what she feels is right for herself... and yet the narrative still can't quite take the extra step of discarding all these cultural ideas of what bodies and choices are valued. It was perfectly encapsulated in a conversation Savvy has with a chef friend she is planning a cookbook with. They are both fat, and they are venting about the shitty ways people treat them in public. It seems like they are expressing an analysis of fatphobia and internalized fatphobia... and then the next sentence is Savvy suggesting they include low-calorie alternatives for the recipes in their cookbook!!!! *facepalm*
I was honestly surprised I was able to keep reading the book, but thankfully all the toxic food talk just rolled off my back. Despite the fat rep, I would likely not recommend it to fat readers or readers who have struggled with diets and/or eating disorders.
September 4, 2022
savvy sheldon is a workaholic who lives her life pleasing others, be it her mom, boyfriend, or boss. but after her boyfriend breaks up with her for “letting herself go,” she takes his words to heart and decides to get back at him through “upgrading” herself and her life.
first, i think it’s important to note that while this book started off as savvy trying to get a “revenge body” to get back at her ex, it didn’t stay that way and she did end up realizing that being healthy doesn’t necessarily mean having a skinny body. i do think this could’ve been explored a bit more, but i am glad savvy eventually realized this.
i also don’t think this should be labeled a romcom and i was surprised to see that in the goodreads description after i finished the book! while there is romance present, this book focuses much more on savvy’s relationship with herself and her friends. i’m glad i didn’t see that before reading because i would have gone in with different expectations. i did love how supportive savvy’s friends were along the way and how savvy ended up feeling better about herself and even found someone who appreciated her for exactly who she was.
first, i think it’s important to note that while this book started off as savvy trying to get a “revenge body” to get back at her ex, it didn’t stay that way and she did end up realizing that being healthy doesn’t necessarily mean having a skinny body. i do think this could’ve been explored a bit more, but i am glad savvy eventually realized this.
i also don’t think this should be labeled a romcom and i was surprised to see that in the goodreads description after i finished the book! while there is romance present, this book focuses much more on savvy’s relationship with herself and her friends. i’m glad i didn’t see that before reading because i would have gone in with different expectations. i did love how supportive savvy’s friends were along the way and how savvy ended up feeling better about herself and even found someone who appreciated her for exactly who she was.
March 27, 2022
Thank you Harper Collins for an arc
4 review to come
4 review to come
December 2, 2023
Savvy was so relatable on so many different levels. I loved watching her growth and character development throughout the story. Her friends are amazing, the entire group of pals is what you should strive for in life! I loved Savvy's determination and strength throughout the story. This was beautifully written and executed. I loved everything about it!
April 11, 2022
There was a lot of content in this story to me that was useless which made for this almost 11 hour audiobook....usually I can do an 11 hour audiobook straight through with no problem...but, with this book I had to pause it and go back to it the next day...it wasn't a bad story...just a little dry...in addition, there was a lot of useless information regarding one of Savvy's bestfriends Joanie (I think that was her name) and Beth (the tennis trainer)'s blossoming relationship....I didn't care about them and their story...this story was suppose to be about Savvy....it took her and Spencer too long to get together...they had a lot of interruptions during the development of their relationship. I picked this book because I was told that it was a rom-com...well, I'm still waiting to laugh...nothing in this story made me laugh...just a dry vanilla story.
December 27, 2024
2.5⭐️ dont get me wrong i like savvy as a person, but the vast majority of this book was her just truing to get this revenge body until she “realizes her worth” and instead aims for self love, except she doesnt actually have this realization herself, she needs to be told it. i think if done better this book could have been great but it just missed so many marks. i like the idea that she has this good balance of health and wellness while still loving the body she has and gaining self respect, but yeah it just seems like she needed to be told not to make it a revenge body and do it for herself, when i wish she would have come to the realization on her own.
January 11, 2022
Savvy Sheldon Feels Good As Hell was a wonderful start to my year of reading. It’s full of wonderful food descriptions, self-growth, and healthy romance. At first, I was worried because a lot of the book was focused on losing weight for a “revenge body” but it got better as Savvy realized that a revenge body wasn’t what was going to make her happy. It was more that other people’s words had affected her in a way that made her feel like that was what she needed to do. In retrospect, I can see that that is a more realistic response and probably how I would respond as well, but it definitely made me weary in the beginning.
Though that depiction made me weary it opened the door for so much character growth. Savvy really starts to accidentally feel more confident as she becomes healthier and makes an active effort to love herself and find her passions. In the end, it was really nice to be able to see so much character growth from Savvy. I absolutely love how she began to follow her passion for cooking. And for no one but herself. So comforting!
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Though that depiction made me weary it opened the door for so much character growth. Savvy really starts to accidentally feel more confident as she becomes healthier and makes an active effort to love herself and find her passions. In the end, it was really nice to be able to see so much character growth from Savvy. I absolutely love how she began to follow her passion for cooking. And for no one but herself. So comforting!
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March 14, 2022
I was not prepared for the delicious food descriptions. Yum! Savvy was such a wonderful heroine. Career oriented with an inherited passion for cooking, I really enjoyed her journey of finding happiness within herself.
Dumped by her downright awful boyfriend, Savvy now has two priorities: snag a promotion and attain a revenge body. I must say, this story focuses heavily on Savvy exercising. There's numerous lengthy scenes of playing tennis and doing yoga, which were fantastic at highlighting her absolutely amazing, supportive girlfriends, but it slowed down the story a bit for me.
While the romance is not a focal point, it's very gentle and sweet. Spencer, who Savvy comically mistakes as a homeless man initially, is a contractor with a heart of gold. I really enjoyed the kitchen renovation storyline and also the support his character provided Savvy as she learns to celebrate her beauty, exactly as she is.
I received a copy from the publisher in exchange for review
Dumped by her downright awful boyfriend, Savvy now has two priorities: snag a promotion and attain a revenge body. I must say, this story focuses heavily on Savvy exercising. There's numerous lengthy scenes of playing tennis and doing yoga, which were fantastic at highlighting her absolutely amazing, supportive girlfriends, but it slowed down the story a bit for me.
While the romance is not a focal point, it's very gentle and sweet. Spencer, who Savvy comically mistakes as a homeless man initially, is a contractor with a heart of gold. I really enjoyed the kitchen renovation storyline and also the support his character provided Savvy as she learns to celebrate her beauty, exactly as she is.
I received a copy from the publisher in exchange for review
March 23, 2022
Ooh, this one was fun.
After a breakup, Savvy decides to make some changes. She gets back into healthy habits and tries new things. She is searching to find what will make her happy.
I really loved how this is about Savvy finding herself and loving herself. She initially decides to make changes to get a revenge body but learns that she feels better in her skin.
There was a fun/sexy romance. But my favorite part was the friendships. The scenes with Savvy and the girls were just so great.
Definitely recommend.
After a breakup, Savvy decides to make some changes. She gets back into healthy habits and tries new things. She is searching to find what will make her happy.
I really loved how this is about Savvy finding herself and loving herself. She initially decides to make changes to get a revenge body but learns that she feels better in her skin.
There was a fun/sexy romance. But my favorite part was the friendships. The scenes with Savvy and the girls were just so great.
Definitely recommend.
March 29, 2022
Incompatibility issues. Six years. Yet Jason tells Savvy Sheldon that their relationship is over. In truth, he is not pleased with her appearance and tells her that he needs to start looking for an upgrade.
Well, Savvy is going to start over herself. Project Upgrade. 1. Revenge body. 2. New look - hair, clothes. 3. Meal Prep. 4. Find balance.
Yes, Savvy is going to change her appeararance. Yoga and tennis, here she comes. Better food choices and meal planning. Check. Ditch the glasses. Get Contacts. Check. Cut her luscious hair. Done.
While Savvy is making all of these changes with regard to her appearance - after all, she wants to be appealing to the opposite sex - she has another project. She needs to have her grandmother's kitchen renovated. She cannot help but ogle her contractor. More than that, he treats her with the utmost respect. But, he goes further than that. He finds Savvy just gorgeous and doesn't hesitate to tell her that.
But, is Savvy ready to trust another man, especially when she finds herself running into Jason one too many times, with his upgrades?
What a great story! I loved Savvy and I also loved Spencer, a man who ended up being much more than Savvy's contractor. Factor in a lot of tennis, a lot of cooking, and Savvy fighting the insecurities she had with her appearance, and Savvy Sheldon Feels Good as Hell left me with a feel-good feeling.
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Many thanks to MIRA and to NetGalley for this ARC for review. This is my honest opinion.
Well, Savvy is going to start over herself. Project Upgrade. 1. Revenge body. 2. New look - hair, clothes. 3. Meal Prep. 4. Find balance.
Yes, Savvy is going to change her appeararance. Yoga and tennis, here she comes. Better food choices and meal planning. Check. Ditch the glasses. Get Contacts. Check. Cut her luscious hair. Done.
While Savvy is making all of these changes with regard to her appearance - after all, she wants to be appealing to the opposite sex - she has another project. She needs to have her grandmother's kitchen renovated. She cannot help but ogle her contractor. More than that, he treats her with the utmost respect. But, he goes further than that. He finds Savvy just gorgeous and doesn't hesitate to tell her that.
But, is Savvy ready to trust another man, especially when she finds herself running into Jason one too many times, with his upgrades?
What a great story! I loved Savvy and I also loved Spencer, a man who ended up being much more than Savvy's contractor. Factor in a lot of tennis, a lot of cooking, and Savvy fighting the insecurities she had with her appearance, and Savvy Sheldon Feels Good as Hell left me with a feel-good feeling.
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Many thanks to MIRA and to NetGalley for this ARC for review. This is my honest opinion.
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