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a_ab's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
4.5
This book was a very pleasant surprise.
If approached as a definitive manual on how "feminism should be done" (which, based on the reviews, some readers have expected it to be for some reason - why???), it would be judged as a pretty spectacular failure.
But as a book about highschoolers sensing the oppressive weight of misogyny, racism and other forms of harmful discrimination, and trying to figure out how to rise up above and against this unfairness and start building a better and freer future for themselves, this story a roaring success.
The characters try to figure things out as they go and nobody in the book gets it entirely right - stumbling all the time against internalized prejudices, biases and unquestioned societal norms, which is both realistic and sad. But it's the effort and openness to course-correct and do better next time that count and help move us all towards that better future idea[l], and this book illustrated this process perfectly.
I wish I could send this book into the past for my highschooler self to read and discuss with friends at that time.
If approached as a definitive manual on how "feminism should be done" (which, based on the reviews, some readers have expected it to be for some reason - why???), it would be judged as a pretty spectacular failure.
But as a book about highschoolers sensing the oppressive weight of misogyny, racism and other forms of harmful discrimination, and trying to figure out how to rise up above and against this unfairness and start building a better and freer future for themselves, this story a roaring success.
The characters try to figure things out as they go and nobody in the book gets it entirely right - stumbling all the time against internalized prejudices, biases and unquestioned societal norms, which is both realistic and sad. But it's the effort and openness to course-correct and do better next time that count and help move us all towards that better future idea[l], and this book illustrated this process perfectly.
I wish I could send this book into the past for my highschooler self to read and discuss with friends at that time.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Misogyny and Sexism
Moderate: Racism
puddleshoes's review against another edition
challenging
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Misogyny and Sexism
sinaliento's review against another edition
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
slow-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? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Body shaming, Misogyny, and Sexism
josefinemartensson's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-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
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Misogyny and Sexism
katrina_5's review against another edition
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
It's interesting read, shows insight towards femenism from a teenage Asian-American viewpoint, I feel the characters have many moments of plain annoying actions. Though after chapter 30 things pick up alot and the characters become more enjoyable.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexism
georginainvisablestring22's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
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
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Misogyny and Sexism
Minor: Infertility, Sexual assault, and War
sarahthebookwhore's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
inspiring
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? Yes
3.75
i’m a little disappointed in this book. i feel like some parts of it were a bit iffy and honestly has me questioning the entire book. the mc eliza really was just straight up mean and rude sometimes but i like the person she devloped into at the end.
now the romance… i felt was lacking. i didn’t feel any chemistry between the two mc’s even at the end. it was still cute but i felt like we could’ve gotten more.
i really liked how this book touched on subjects like feminism sexism etc. though sometimes the vibe felt a bit off i tjink the overall message did get thru.
nice and easy read
now the romance… i felt was lacking. i didn’t feel any chemistry between the two mc’s even at the end. it was still cute but i felt like we could’ve gotten more.
i really liked how this book touched on subjects like feminism sexism etc. though sometimes the vibe felt a bit off i tjink the overall message did get thru.
nice and easy read
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexism
gcoulsxn's review against another edition
challenging
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
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? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Misogyny and Sexism
Moderate: Vomit and Alcohol
Minor: Sexual content and Sexual harassment
dearbhlanoonan's review against another edition
hopeful
lighthearted
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? Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Misogyny, and Sexism
Minor: Sexual assault and Sexual content
tanisha_112's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
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? Yes
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing, Misogyny, and Sexism
Moderate: Sexual content
Minor: Alcohol