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sbbailey's review
emotional
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
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Homophobia, Misogyny, Death of parent, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Racism, Rape, and Sexism
yaelm's review
challenging
emotional
hopeful
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? No
4.0
Very cute
Content Warnings
Graphic: Misogyny, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Sexual harassment, and Sexism
bookaholics_anonymous's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual violence, Sexual harassment, Sexism, and Sexual assault
rayne_1906's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
tense
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? No
3.5
1 hour 54 minutes - A decently enjoyable read, fairly predictable in places but definitely not dull. It all felt very stereotypical, the popular cheerleader, the outspoken feminist, the awful football players, these characters feel like they have been written and rewritten a hundred times in books, movies and TV shows. However, the story was a very powerful one, taking back power from misogyny in society, with a main character who isn't perfect, has relatable struggles and actually feels very real. The romance involved wasn't overbearing and worked to provide a different perspective, and the author included some points of view of intersectional feminism as well. Overall, an enjoyable but not overly realistic read, but one that is hopefully inspiring to young women fighting the system.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Misogyny, Sexual harassment, Gaslighting, and Sexism
Moderate: Sexual assault, Sexual violence, and Rape
Minor: Alcohol, Bullying, Car accident, Death of parent, Lesbophobia, and Toxic relationship
kelecoo's review
challenging
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Really loved the netflix film and wanted to see what the book had to offer. The film is a pretty true adaptation! The book fleshed out one thing that didn't totally make sense in the film (the big party at the end).
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Sexism, and Misogyny
queer_bookwyrm's review
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
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? No
4.5
"Your silence will not protect you."--Audre Lorde
Moxie by Jennifer Mathieu was a book I got from The Introverts Retreat subscription box. This is not a book I would have picked for myself, which is why I love subscription boxes! This was a pleasant surprise!
This was sort of like a less intense version of The Nowhere Girls, where girls in high school come together from all walks of life to challenge the oppressive school system that has very gendered double standards.
We follow Vivian, as she navigates high school and deals with the boys being casually sexist and harassing. She finally has enough, and after looking through her mom's old Riot Grrrls stuff from the '90s, she decides to create her own feminist zine calling out the boys' behaviors and schools failure to act.
This creates a huge following and ultimately leads to real change and new friendships, and understanding that using your voice is powerful. #girlpower
I highly recommend this book to all teens, but especially teen girls who are contatantly being silenced, victim blamed, and not taken seriously. Let this book help you find your voice!
Moxie by Jennifer Mathieu was a book I got from The Introverts Retreat subscription box. This is not a book I would have picked for myself, which is why I love subscription boxes! This was a pleasant surprise!
This was sort of like a less intense version of The Nowhere Girls, where girls in high school come together from all walks of life to challenge the oppressive school system that has very gendered double standards.
We follow Vivian, as she navigates high school and deals with the boys being casually sexist and harassing. She finally has enough, and after looking through her mom's old Riot Grrrls stuff from the '90s, she decides to create her own feminist zine calling out the boys' behaviors and schools failure to act.
This creates a huge following and ultimately leads to real change and new friendships, and understanding that using your voice is powerful. #girlpower
I highly recommend this book to all teens, but especially teen girls who are contatantly being silenced, victim blamed, and not taken seriously. Let this book help you find your voice!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexism, Sexual assault, and Sexual violence
Minor: Rape
jenkneebee's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
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
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Misogyny, Racism, Sexual assault, Sexism, and Sexual violence
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