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jalyssa's review against another edition
5.0
this is the kind of book that can change your life (or at least mine). the themes explored in six angry girls were so impactful and beautifully done. this is easily my favorite book. it made me think about who i really want to be and what i believe in. it also made me realize that what i believe matters and i shouldn’t try to hide it to please others, especially when people are hurting because of it.
it also doesn’t hurt that this had a subplot of a politically active knitting circle and i absolutely love crocheting. reading about yarn bombing was so fun !!
it also doesn’t hurt that this had a subplot of a politically active knitting circle and i absolutely love crocheting. reading about yarn bombing was so fun !!
90sinmyheart's review against another edition
5.0
I wish that one bad dad was real so that I could haunt his ass
pantsreads's review against another edition
3.0
rorygilmore's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
alongreader's review against another edition
3.0
How to rate this book?
I love the idea. I love the use of knitting, and Mock Trial, and girls from different walks of life coming together and building each other up. I love that the LGBT characters weren't called out or held up as examples of diversity, they were just there, in the story, having plotlines like everyone else. I love the side characters, especially the knitting group, and I love how adorable Millie and Grace were early on. ("POCKETS!")
Some things I didn't like, some of which may be because I was reading an ARC;
All the males were either horrible or uncaring, with the possible exception of Raine's father, maybe. He wasn't around enough for me to get a feel for him.
Every so often the dialogue lost all its punctuation, which made it feel very stilted and odd. Grace was hit with this more often than the others, but it happened to everyone. That's maybe an editing issue which will be gone in the real version.
A school official blackmailed a student into joining a club, what?! That wasn't ok in Glee and it's not ok here, and Wants To Be A Lawyer, Stands Up For What's Right Millie shouldn't have gone along with it.
The new local judge is bad because...he is bad? The only thing we're told explicitly is that he sets higher bail for women, and it's possible there are other factors in those cases. Some of the characters mutter ominous things about women losing rights under him, but nothing is ever explained and we only see him dodge one question and otherwise be perfectly affable.
Overall, I enjoyed it more than I didn't, but I wish a little more work had gone into it.
I love the idea. I love the use of knitting, and Mock Trial, and girls from different walks of life coming together and building each other up. I love that the LGBT characters weren't called out or held up as examples of diversity, they were just there, in the story, having plotlines like everyone else. I love the side characters, especially the knitting group, and I love how adorable Millie and Grace were early on. ("POCKETS!")
Some things I didn't like, some of which may be because I was reading an ARC;
All the males were either horrible or uncaring, with the possible exception of Raine's father, maybe. He wasn't around enough for me to get a feel for him.
Every so often the dialogue lost all its punctuation, which made it feel very stilted and odd. Grace was hit with this more often than the others, but it happened to everyone. That's maybe an editing issue which will be gone in the real version.
A school official blackmailed a student into joining a club, what?! That wasn't ok in Glee and it's not ok here, and Wants To Be A Lawyer, Stands Up For What's Right Millie shouldn't have gone along with it.
The new local judge is bad because...he is bad? The only thing we're told explicitly is that he sets higher bail for women, and it's possible there are other factors in those cases. Some of the characters mutter ominous things about women losing rights under him, but nothing is ever explained and we only see him dodge one question and otherwise be perfectly affable.
Overall, I enjoyed it more than I didn't, but I wish a little more work had gone into it.
nattyg's review against another edition
5.0
SO VERY GOOD~
The characters were lovingly written and very real. Each were unique with individual problems and points of view. Recommend.
The characters were lovingly written and very real. Each were unique with individual problems and points of view. Recommend.
jenlovesbooks's review against another edition
4.0
Thanks to Partner NetGalley for the digital ARC of Adrienne Kisner’s Six Angry Girls in exchange for an honest review. The book will be published on Tuesday, August 18, 2020.
Adrienne Kisner’s Six Angry Girls contains multitudes: mock trial and anatomical knitting (yes, that’s a thing) and high-school Drama and high-school drama and love and FEMINISM. This YA novel alternates between two high school seniors’ perspectives. Raina is a dedicated actor and president of the Drama Club until her long-time boyfriend, Brandon, breaks up with her in an incredibly callous way. The dissolution of their relationship makes her realize that she was in drama for all of the wrong, Brandon-centered reasons. Millie, the other protagonist, has been a part of the mock trial team since her freshman year and has earned some time in the spotlight. And then, a coup (led by Brandon!) means that she can’t be a part of the competition team anymore.
Cast adrift, Raina and Millie find each other and begin their own, all-girls, mock trial team. They bring along with them a diverse group of others who have been cast out of the mainstream for a variety of reasons, some superficial and some related to their very identity.
They are, of course, also dealing with other problems: Millie faces increased responsibilities because her mom divorced her dad, and now Millie has picked up entirely the role her mom played around the house. Raina had banked all of her hopes for college on drama; now that she’s not in a play, what does that mean for her super-planned future? She’s also still recovering from the loss of her relationship and, in search of somewhere else to devote her energy, joins a politically-focused knitting group.
I liked so much about this novel. Raina and Millie are strong young women who are also believably flawed. Each is trying to figure out who she wants to be: Raina is moving on from a romantic relationship, and Millie--who identifies as homosexual and asexual--is moving into one . . . maybe. There is an important message of activism here and of when (and in what situations) it’s important to stand up for what you believe, even if it means giving up something that meant a great deal. Early on, I did think the pace dragged--I was interested but not compelled to read. But as the book continued, I was captured by the journeys of these characters as individuals and as part of a team that they are determined to make work. Six Angry Girls would be a great novel for teens--it’s an inspiring story of being cast aside and fighting for what’s right and for what matters on their own terms.
Adrienne Kisner’s Six Angry Girls contains multitudes: mock trial and anatomical knitting (yes, that’s a thing) and high-school Drama and high-school drama and love and FEMINISM. This YA novel alternates between two high school seniors’ perspectives. Raina is a dedicated actor and president of the Drama Club until her long-time boyfriend, Brandon, breaks up with her in an incredibly callous way. The dissolution of their relationship makes her realize that she was in drama for all of the wrong, Brandon-centered reasons. Millie, the other protagonist, has been a part of the mock trial team since her freshman year and has earned some time in the spotlight. And then, a coup (led by Brandon!) means that she can’t be a part of the competition team anymore.
Cast adrift, Raina and Millie find each other and begin their own, all-girls, mock trial team. They bring along with them a diverse group of others who have been cast out of the mainstream for a variety of reasons, some superficial and some related to their very identity.
They are, of course, also dealing with other problems: Millie faces increased responsibilities because her mom divorced her dad, and now Millie has picked up entirely the role her mom played around the house. Raina had banked all of her hopes for college on drama; now that she’s not in a play, what does that mean for her super-planned future? She’s also still recovering from the loss of her relationship and, in search of somewhere else to devote her energy, joins a politically-focused knitting group.
I liked so much about this novel. Raina and Millie are strong young women who are also believably flawed. Each is trying to figure out who she wants to be: Raina is moving on from a romantic relationship, and Millie--who identifies as homosexual and asexual--is moving into one . . . maybe. There is an important message of activism here and of when (and in what situations) it’s important to stand up for what you believe, even if it means giving up something that meant a great deal. Early on, I did think the pace dragged--I was interested but not compelled to read. But as the book continued, I was captured by the journeys of these characters as individuals and as part of a team that they are determined to make work. Six Angry Girls would be a great novel for teens--it’s an inspiring story of being cast aside and fighting for what’s right and for what matters on their own terms.
rachyc's review against another edition
4.0
Good book! I thought remembering 6 characters would be difficult, but they all had distinct, rememberable traits. The character development was great and it was very well written.
carlieschadler's review against another edition
4.0
I listened to this adorable audiobook and really enjoyed it! It’s jam packed with feminist and girl power, several LGBTQIA+ main characters, knitters for social justice, mock trial, found family, self discovery, and a whole bunch of sass!! If you want to set fire to the Patriarchy and you love contemporary reads then this book is for you! ❣️
rkiladitis's review against another edition
5.0
This girl power teen novel is a fantastic story of friendship, knitting, and smashing the patriarchy. Raina Petree is on track to have a great senior year until her boyfriend dumps her, her drama club leaves her in the lurch, and her college dreams aren't as secure as she initially thought they were. Meanwhile, Millie Goodwin is tired of being her father's servant, and when her Mock Trial team votes her out in favor of lesser-qualified, newer guys - even after she's been the backbone of the team for the last three years - she has HAD IT. Raina turns to an advice column for help on getting over Brandon, the ex-boyfriend, leading her to take up knitting as a hobby; a hobby that leads to a meeting of the minds with Millie, and the two come up with the ultimate idea: start their own Mock Trial team. There are no rules against it, and they manage to find a mentor in their school librarian. Now, they just have to fill the open spots on the team - with girls who are sick and tired of being discounted and looked down on by the boys and men who think they're calling all the shots. It's time to pick up the knitting needles, study those legal briefs, and take down the patriarchy.
With a fantastic cast of multicultural characters that smash the gender spectrum, Adrienne Kisner has given readers a group of characters that we'd all want to hang out with. They're smart, driven, and fed up with B.S., whether it's from a teacher, an ex-boyfriend or fellow student, or a parent. It's such an upbeat book, filled with major crossroad moments and stand up and cheer scenes while taking on some very big issues. It's an excellent discussion book that will spark deep conversations.
I loved this book and would gladly shout this out to my library teens. Give this to your Moxie fans and your Ashley Poston readers. And start a knitting club at your library to get them talking!
With a fantastic cast of multicultural characters that smash the gender spectrum, Adrienne Kisner has given readers a group of characters that we'd all want to hang out with. They're smart, driven, and fed up with B.S., whether it's from a teacher, an ex-boyfriend or fellow student, or a parent. It's such an upbeat book, filled with major crossroad moments and stand up and cheer scenes while taking on some very big issues. It's an excellent discussion book that will spark deep conversations.
I loved this book and would gladly shout this out to my library teens. Give this to your Moxie fans and your Ashley Poston readers. And start a knitting club at your library to get them talking!