Reviews

By Her Own Design by Piper Huguley

numbat's review against another edition

emotional informative medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

crazyaustrian's review

emotional informative inspiring reflective sad medium-paced

4.0

kemareadsalot's review

emotional hopeful informative inspiring medium-paced

• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes

4.25

elvenavari's review against another edition

informative medium-paced

4.0

reading_ladies_blog's review against another edition

emotional informative reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Bullying, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Infertility, Pedophilia, Racial slurs, Racism, Rape, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Grief, and Pregnancy

Moderate: Alcoholism, Death, Infidelity, Medical content, Death of parent, Gaslighting, and Classism

canthaltme's review against another edition

emotional inspiring medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

rachreads91011's review against another edition

3.0

This was my first historical fiction that I read for my bookclub. I was intrigued to find out about Ann’s life but felt the book was a little slow and drawn out for my liking.

kbrantmeier24's review against another edition

5.0

This was such an inspiring historical fiction novel! Ann Lowe's life and work, all her hardships and blessings, offer a captivating account of resilience through the eyes of a talented (but also humble and faithful) artist and fashion designer. I was impressed by Piper Huguley's ability to weave research and fiction together in her writing. I felt so connected to Ann because the book read like an autobiography. It is well done, and I think Ann Lowe would agree.

rseykora's review against another edition

informative reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.5

A wonderful story of a little known black seamstress . With the US history, there are many contributions and inspiring individuals that are “hidden” when they should be acknowledged. Anne Lowe’s history and contribution is worthy of celebrating! 

styleandsavings's review against another edition

emotional hopeful inspiring reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0