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pause_theframe's review against another edition
4.0
Though I haven’t reached Menopause yet, I have seen others go through it and, just like all women, I dread the day. This brilliant book has put a lighthearted spin on the whole drama of The Change, and made it something new, exciting, funny and bearable for both men and women, well, sort of.
Being a fan of some natural remedies, I liked that this book started out with each woman turning to a natural remedy to try and make The Change easier for them. They look to try and reduce the worst symptoms, but instead create a whole new them.
As we read each chapter, I loved that we got to know each person. It gave us enough time to really get close to them and feel as though we knew their character and personality. We also understood just how they were suffering. I must admit, I liked Linda’s change the most. The description was fantastic and the moments after, as she approached her husband were great as well.
I loved the pace of this story. It was fast-paced and light, making it very easy reading. I am a huge fan of superheroes and really liked that the story had enough speed to make it full of fun and action.
Overall, I just really liked a new take on superheroes, in a fun way. It was great to read a lighthearted, funny story about The Change and see what the ladies do to combat their own changes. I highly recommend this read, whether you’ve hit The Change yourself or not!
Being a fan of some natural remedies, I liked that this book started out with each woman turning to a natural remedy to try and make The Change easier for them. They look to try and reduce the worst symptoms, but instead create a whole new them.
As we read each chapter, I loved that we got to know each person. It gave us enough time to really get close to them and feel as though we knew their character and personality. We also understood just how they were suffering. I must admit, I liked Linda’s change the most. The description was fantastic and the moments after, as she approached her husband were great as well.
I loved the pace of this story. It was fast-paced and light, making it very easy reading. I am a huge fan of superheroes and really liked that the story had enough speed to make it full of fun and action.
Overall, I just really liked a new take on superheroes, in a fun way. It was great to read a lighthearted, funny story about The Change and see what the ladies do to combat their own changes. I highly recommend this read, whether you’ve hit The Change yourself or not!
csreilly64's review against another edition
2.0
*warning, may contain spoilers *
I really wanted to like this book. I could not get passed a scientist experimenting on unwitting people and we're supposed to be okay with that. If you can get passed that, I liked the characters (except the scientist)
I really wanted to like this book. I could not get passed a scientist experimenting on unwitting people and we're supposed to be okay with that. If you can get passed that, I liked the characters (except the scientist)
sjj169's review against another edition
3.0
MENOPAUSE SUCKS! That's why these women in this book all need a bit of extra help.
Linda starts using Dr. Cindy Liu's soap. That lackluster skin dryness, it goes away. Then Linda wakes up with a different body part one morning.
She's a dude. Now I knew this was fiction because she did not poke her husband with it or shake it in his face. Because that's what I would have done. Anyways, she is now a big Hispanic guy instead of the sweet little lady she once was. Her husband is floored. Her kids are pissed. I kept seeing her as this guy. Oh yeah, she has superhuman strength too.
Jessica is a younger woman that has faced ovarian cancer. She is in remission but it sent her into early menopause. Coupled with a self absorbed husband she has been having depression issues. Her mom's friend Dr. Cindy Lui sends her some tea that might help lift her spirits. In the air. Literally.
Patricia is a busy woman. She develops a patch of itchy eczema and her best friend Cindy gives her a salve to use on her back.
That salve has a few side effects.
Then we have Helen. Helen is having some hot flashes. Bad ones. Her hippie daughter brings home some of Dr. Cindy Liu's power protector pills.
Now she can throw fire. Now Helen is the one of the group who likes her new differences. She wants to keep them.
Then Dr. Cindy Lui. She has been doing a few experiments to reverse the aging process. Then when some of these ladies have these changes she becomes intrigued.
Now I will tell you. I believe this book is the beginning of a series because you really get no concrete answer and the ending is wide open. It's still a decent read.
Linda starts using Dr. Cindy Liu's soap. That lackluster skin dryness, it goes away. Then Linda wakes up with a different body part one morning.
She's a dude. Now I knew this was fiction because she did not poke her husband with it or shake it in his face. Because that's what I would have done. Anyways, she is now a big Hispanic guy instead of the sweet little lady she once was. Her husband is floored. Her kids are pissed. I kept seeing her as this guy. Oh yeah, she has superhuman strength too.
Jessica is a younger woman that has faced ovarian cancer. She is in remission but it sent her into early menopause. Coupled with a self absorbed husband she has been having depression issues. Her mom's friend Dr. Cindy Lui sends her some tea that might help lift her spirits. In the air. Literally.
Patricia is a busy woman. She develops a patch of itchy eczema and her best friend Cindy gives her a salve to use on her back.
That salve has a few side effects.
Then we have Helen. Helen is having some hot flashes. Bad ones. Her hippie daughter brings home some of Dr. Cindy Liu's power protector pills.
Now she can throw fire. Now Helen is the one of the group who likes her new differences. She wants to keep them.
Then Dr. Cindy Lui. She has been doing a few experiments to reverse the aging process. Then when some of these ladies have these changes she becomes intrigued.
Now I will tell you. I believe this book is the beginning of a series because you really get no concrete answer and the ending is wide open. It's still a decent read.
lbough's review against another edition
4.0
The writing was simplistic, but not bad for all that. The tale was so fun and funny that it was worth it.
samanthabryant's review against another edition
4.0
So obviously, I like this one. I wrote it! But I'm re-reading the entire series right now in preparation for getting back in and writing book 4 and in the years in-between I've learned a lot. Still, I'm proud of this one. It has a lot of heart and some clever lines. Strong relationships and realism in the midst of all the superpowers. Still very much a project of my heart. Can't wait to see what the characters and I come up with for book 4!
thehonestpuck's review against another edition
5.0
This is another of my favourite reads of 2015. Superheroes who get their superpowers at menopause rather than birth or puberty = AWESOME. Older women being rad for the win.
Also, one of the characters has a journey that somewhat parallels that of being a trans woman — i.e. she still identifies as female even though her body becomes that of what appears to be a male human. I'm hoping that that allows older cisgender people to empathize more with transgender folks.
Also, one of the characters has a journey that somewhat parallels that of being a trans woman — i.e. she still identifies as female even though her body becomes that of what appears to be a male human. I'm hoping that that allows older cisgender people to empathize more with transgender folks.
albileetrees's review against another edition
3.0
Writing was off to a great start, but lagged in the middle. Worse, the action picked up again only to slam you into a rushed cliffhanger: a sequel hook that we should have been warned about. But since this book came out only a few months ago I'm hoping the author doesn't leave us hanging too long.
mynameiskate's review against another edition
2.0
I love the concept of this book. I thought the characters were all interesting and well conceived. But there is something about it that I just didn't like. I had to force myself to finish it. And it bugs me that I didn't like it more. It's not that it was poorly written. And there are definitely some interesting and fun ideas in here (women who get superpowers as a result of taking various naturopathic treatments for menopause symptoms). But it was a slog.
Not sure if it was because there were so many short little chapters (this book have over 60 chapters, I think - most of them 3 pages); there was a lot of skipping around amongst the 6 main characters stories.
I dunno. It's not that I didn't find it relevant. But just not as fun as I wanted it to be.
But I did think that her characters were really well drawn. Maybe just a different structure for the next one?
Not sure if it was because there were so many short little chapters (this book have over 60 chapters, I think - most of them 3 pages); there was a lot of skipping around amongst the 6 main characters stories.
I dunno. It's not that I didn't find it relevant. But just not as fun as I wanted it to be.
But I did think that her characters were really well drawn. Maybe just a different structure for the next one?
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