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Not Here to Be Liked by Michelle Quach

jojosbookshelf's review against another edition

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4.0

Not here to pretend I didn't like this

loslibrosdelupita's review against another edition

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5.0

Me gustó mucho como abordaron el tema del feminismo, que los mismos personajes se cuestionen el sistema en que se desarrollan me provocaba la misma reacción.

La representación de la amistad entre mujeres también me pareció acertada, sobre todo el conflicto interno al momento de cuestionar las elecciones de nosotras mismas y nuestras amigas.

noreyok's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective relaxing fast-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

pluviocloud's review against another edition

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4.0

i loved this book so much!! it was such a refreshing read after all the fantasy books that i had been reading! not to mention, there was so much stuff that i could relate to in this book.

noareads415's review against another edition

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lighthearted medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? N/A
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

monae_1's review against another edition

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It was bland as hell.

ella_louises's review against another edition

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lighthearted 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

3.0

euphorvia's review against another edition

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reflective 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

3.5

lpcoolgirl's review against another edition

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5.0

This was such an entertaining read, I loved how this feminist fight came about, and some difficulties that came about! 

sammytvo's review against another edition

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2.5

this was disappointing

I honestly felt detached reading this like I couldn’t really connect with the story. Eliza and Len’s relationship felted so rushed and underdeveloped. Their relationship isn't really academic rivals/enemies to lovers at all like they were just competing for the editor in chef position and THATS IT! and that competition was cut short in the beginning so there wasn't really any element of rivalry. there wasn't any foundation or any hints of the two's dynamic before so i felt like the characters are just put together you know

I love all the diverse representation especially the asian rep with the asian market setting and the family histories from their homeland but it was TOO REAL at times like the asian family experience triggered me !! I got flashbacks

I like the book’s potential in teaching feminism but I felt like this wasn’t executed well. i like how the book introduces the basic issues of feminism but the issues weren’t fully discussed (then ignored) such as intersectional and slut shaming. the fmc is still learning about feminism and towards the end, we get a glimpse on how feminism isn't a straightforward concept but equality for all is still the aim

overall, i felt like this book was trying to be so many things but in the end it was lacking for me

2.5 stars