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xavreadsbooks's review
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body shaming
Moderate: Racism, Sexism, Sexual violence, Fatphobia, Misogyny, Sexual assault, Toxic relationship, Sexual harassment, Eating disorder, and Rape
Minor: Pedophilia
thoughtsofastar's review
challenging
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
This book is so valuable. It talks of all the ways girls and women are subjected to violence, abuse and inequality. In a Doctrine-obsessed town, Belle lives a life that does not belong to her, a life where all money and time is spent on making sure she looks Pretty. But for Joni, life is different. She does not follow the rules of the Doctrine, but her life isn't easier because of it. She's ignored and laughed at for her brilliant ideas and wisdom and hopes. When Belle finally sees her, their lives change for good. Uprooted from the Doctrine and spun into a completely new, realer person Belle can finally accept her life has not been perfect, and with Joni at her side, she's finally ready to do something about it. But their town isn't ready for this uprising, and no matter who they are or how they look, it's always the girls who must pay.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual violence
Moderate: Sexual assault
Minor: Domestic abuse and Pedophilia
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