A review by bookishminna
Upright Women Wanted by Sarah Gailey

adventurous hopeful 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

4.0

i really liked this book! each character felt so distinct and real. i took a star off because 1) i felt the character relationships were a little rushed and 2) there were two characters who were with the group the entire time and had no dialogue, characterization, or even interaction. they were the group's "mission" so to speak, in that they had to be taken somewhere, and it wasn't really necessary for them to interact with anyone, but i do wish that they'd gotten a bit more "screen time"

all in all, incredibly fun read that dove more deeply into themes of homophobia, abuse, chosen family, healing, and morality than i honestly thought possible in a novella format. kudos to sarah gailey for such a well-rounded novella!

favorite quote:
"She had seen a man decide that she deserved to die. And she had killed him for it."
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