I enjoyed this book, and there were definitely some poems that stood out to me. I liked the theme of book and the positivity.
I find poetry very hit and miss - you have to connect with it emotionally in order to enjoy it, i believe. There wasnt enough in here that struck an emotional chord with me for me to say I loved this collection of poems.

I loved these poems and I think that they are well done. They show the back and forth that comes along with learning to accept your body for how it is and to overcome fatphobia in yourself. They did a great job talking about insecurity and confidence and how it isn’t an easy journey to recovery from an eating disorder. I loved the poems dedicated to people throughout, it was a nice touch.

I did appreciate a couple of the poems, but overall this was a very depressing book, repetitive, and I didn’t have a good reading experience.

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for the free copy in exchange for a review.


I liked this book as a poetry book - it was a quick easy read. Normally I'm not too fond of poetry but this book had some well-written poems and I wanted to keep reading.

I would like to thank the author, the publisher, and NetGalley for providing me with a copy of this eBook.

Fat Girl Magic by Kat Savage was an amazing insight into a woman dealing with the pressure from society that wants her to look a particular way, I agreed with everything that she had to say - the world is kinder to women who are not fat. I recommend this poetry collection to everyone who doesn't feel comfortable in their own skin.

Oh my goodness. Kat Savage’s Fat Girl Magic captured all the angst, sadness, anger, and beauty that is living life as a fat (or formerly fat) woman.

I cried, I laughed, I wanted to say screw you to so many men.

“Does the doctor tell you that all your anxiety will disappear if you lose weight, or is it just me?”

What a beautiful collection of poetry and magic. Yes, yes, yes.

A beautiful collection of poetry that gets right to the heart of what it means to live as a fat woman.

I really have no idea what I just read... It was a mis-mash of "poetry", I suppose, but 99% of it was all negative towards the larger woman. I thought this book was supposed to be uplifting?! I actually feel really sad now.

4/5⭐️

“My body will never forgive me if I let you find it guilty for existing.” - Decriminalize the Fat Body

I’ve read lots of academic literature and formal essays on fatphobia and overcoming shame associated with larger bodies but reading it in such a poetic way is truly freeing in a way that is hard to describe unless you’ve lived it. Add in the witchy undertone of the whole book, Kat Savage has created a must-read for any woman made to feel less, ashamed and wrong because of her body.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for this ARC in exchange for an open and honest review. All thoughts and opinions expressed in this review are my own.

This beautiful collection of poetry delves into the raw and authentic struggles of body image in a way that's incredibly relatable and moving. Kat Savage masterfully weaves her words to shed light on how mental health, self-esteem, and relationships are affected by the harsh and unrealistic standards the world imposes. 🌎

Reading this book felt like having an intimate conversation with a dear friend. I found myself on an emotional rollercoaster, wanting to give Kat the biggest hug for her bravery and vulnerability. 🤗 Her story is so genuine and courageous, making me want to scream at anyone who couldn't see her worth and value for being exactly who she is! 😤💕

"Fat Girl" is an absolute must-read for anyone who's ever struggled with body image or simply wants to feel a deep connection to another human's journey. Kat Savage, you are a true gem, and your words have left an indelible mark on my heart. 💖📖

What an incredible and accessible book of poetry. Each poem resonated with me in various ways- and even a woman (or man) who has not been shamed for their weight (does a person such as that exist?) can connect with the theme of self-love and acceptance.

Fat Girl Magic by Kat Savage is a moving collection of poems that feels incredibly real and relatable. The author captures the feelings, hopes, fears, and pains of being fat with honesty and depth. The beautiful illustrations throughout the book add to the emotional experience.

Reading this book resonated deeply with me. Each poem felt authentic, portraying the inner world of someone living in a larger body in a society that often misunderstands and marginalizes them.

I recommend Fat Girl Magic to anyone who wants to feel represented or to gain a better understanding of what it's like to be fat. For fat readers, it provides a sense of being seen and understood. For others, it offers valuable insights and promotes empathy. Kat Savage's work is a reminder that everyone deserves respect and understanding, regardless of their size.

Thank you #NetGalley and #CentralAvenuePublishing for the advance copy of #FatGirlMagic!

So, when I requested this book, I did not know that it was a collection of poetry. I will out myself and say that I’m not habitually the biggest fan of poetry. With that being said, much of this book spoke to me, and I think it will speak to many inducing who have lived in fat bodies. I had a really difficult time formulating coherent thoughts about how I felt about this collection because I’m almost 36 now, and have worked very hard on my relationship with myself and my body, so I almost felt like I needed this book more 10 years ago. However, every time I thought that, the next poem would really resonate. And not in a typical level, but somewhere inside, to some part of me that has carried these wounds for a long time. So with all of that being said, I really enjoyed reading it. The paragraphs between poems highlight some very real diet culture issues and I really appreciated that added content too!

a beautiful collection of poetry that felt so enlightening. the ideas of perception centering around our bodies was so strong, i felt very connected to these poems.

This was an absolutely beautiful collection of poetry that I related to very well throughout it. This book feels like a hug and a middle finger to the judgmental world all wrapped up in one. This was vulnerable and raw and it touched my heart. Thank you

h pretty solid! I like the images put in between and the way the book is structured to almost tell a story.

This is a collection of poetry, which I am not sure is very clear by the book description. The "witchy framework" is also very limited, to a poem that uses witchy images opening each of three sections. I found this book to be incredibly, incredibly triggering for a book that I thought was going to be a celebration or even body neutral. It is more of a memoir -- and nearly half the poems are about shame feelings around things like the numbers on the scale or the terrible things that other people have said and done due to the fatness of the writer. There is a place for this type of book, but I feel that neither the title nor the book description accurately captured what this book was about or what I would be walking into.

〝he whispers words
of love into my skin,
into my heart,
speaks of perfection, of beauty
and unconditional adoration

I find it all so hard to believe,
such big pills to swallow,
words I can't quite let myself accept

my hands feel for every flaw,
magnified by generational scars,
words cut into my flesh long ago

I trudge uphill
over and over again
like the man doomed
to roll a rock

I trudge,
I try,
I try again〞

★★★.5

thank you to central avenue publishing and netgalley for providing me with this arc.

this is a unique dissection of the truly powerful journey from the way others perceive, label, and judge our bodies to our own discoveries, acceptance, and love we find for ourselves. it invokes a witchcraft framework to explore the journey to self-love and acceptance in a uniquely honest way. intended to be thought provoking and insightful, this collection will pull you from your loneliness, help you realize the magic within yourself, and welcome you into a coven of healing and the shared ideal that all bodies deserve respect, love, and space within our society.

I really enjoyed this collection. the illustrations were beautiful, the sprinkle of witchcraft was a fun touch and the overarching theme was well thought out and easy to follow. I guess I would still classify this as "instagram poetry" but a couple of steps above your classic rupi kaur. what I really enjoyed is that it seems like the author wrote poems for other women around the country based on their own stories and experiences. for example, the poem above called uphill was written for bri in oregon. I think that's a really clever way to make the poems and topics a bit more unique while also highlighting the theme of womanhood and reiterating that no woman is alone in these feelings, experiences and insecurities.

I'd definitely recommend this to someone who's somewhat new to reading poetry, want's to read something "easy" but not fun or lighthearted or someone who enjoys reading about women's stories and womanhood in general.

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As someone who is over weight this book really resonated with me.. I had to take my time while reading this book. There were multiple moments where I became emotional and cried. This is truly a beautifully written collection of poetry and I’m happy I was able to read it.

I fully expected to cry reading this book and I definitely did. This book fully encompassed what it is like to live as a person in a bigger body, who sees and hears things everyday that make them hate their body. I loved the images included among the poems as well - a great visual reminder of our bodies. A fantastic book and wonderfully cathartic in many ways. I plan to buy this book and bookmark my favorites for when I need to return to them.