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Not Here to Be Liked by Michelle Quach

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xoxo_jasmyn's review against another edition

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funny 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

5.0

ashction's review against another edition

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4.0

What I liked: Thoughtful and interesting conversations on feminism, played out real time by teenagers who are normal and messy and learning; an "unlikable" protagonist with ambition who knows what she wants; the start of a reckoning towards how women are perceived

What I didn't like: I was never sold on the romance, and truthfully didn't need it. I would have liked it more without Len being involved; the female friendships were weakly portrayed and not very nuanced. And personally, felt like a real lack of conclusion. Obviously feminism can't be disseminated in one fiction book, but I felt friendship and family storylines wrapped without much fanfare or follow-up

Even so, this was a great read and definitely a good introductory story to young readers looking to explore the grayness of their ideals and morals, and to get them thinking about their own behaviors and actions.

brittanylikesbookies's review against another edition

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5.0

Thank you to the publisher and Netgalley for the ARC of this book. All opinions are my own.

This was INCREDIBLE! I absolutely loved it. The feminism, the characters, the growth. It was all fantastic! I haven't read a book that described the complexities of feminism that wasn't nonfiction in a very long time. Quach really crafted a winner here! This was fantastic. Eliza is smart, funny, and an overall really great character. I love how the romance in this developed. It seemed so natural, yet still had its challenges. This book really is a love letter in a way to not compromise who you are for those around you.

I think the writing in this was superb! There were so many moments my heart ached, I learned, I grew with Eliza as the book went on. It was really fantastic. I loved the way Len was written as well. He was such a great character. I'm a such for rivals to lovers and this one fit the bill to a tee. I thoroughly enjoyed every second of this book. If you're looking for a YA contemporary but also is complex and teaches you something, while giving you feels- this is the book for you!

llulpjmz's review against another edition

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3.0

3.75/5 ⭐⭐⭐

This was such a cute fun read
The first 80 pages I was furious because this was too high-school it reminded me of myself lol

Eliza the main character she's too stubborn with the idea of INDEPENDENT STRONG WOMAN thing.

But at all it kinda true how girls at that age thinks of themselves (that should try too hard to get something)
academic achievement is important to girls
Also being pretty is achievement to girls

(which they will always judge you for ur appearance)

Len the love interest is actually is such a smart cute boy who is SIMPLE but insecure and hides what he thinks?

avavictoria's review against another edition

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4.0

i thought this book would appropriate after miss swift's lyric "and you were tossing me the car keys, 'fuck the patriarchy' key chain on the ground"

i have to say i was blown away by this book - it accurately portrays activism and slut-shaming in the age of social media and the characters were so well developed.