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saskiacb's review against another edition
4.0
super lovely and wonderful. especially loved the illustrated stories.
saraubs's review
4.0
The clearest sign of true love: picking out the perfect book for someone. This had everything I look for: raw, unflinching accounts of how women experience love; diverse contributors with a wide range of life experiences; and gloriously nerdy girls. Seriously, I could not have been happier. The selections were varied (in both content and tone) and there were some I enjoyed more than others, but I feel that's to be expected in any anthology. The selections were pieced together well and as such created a cohesive whole - an impressive feat given the breadth of work within. Would recommend to any "Geek Girl" :)
butchkeito's review against another edition
1.0
i rlly didn't vibe with this and honestly just skimmed it
alanahcw's review against another edition
4.0
Overall, I really enjoyed this book! Not only reading stories I could completely relate to, but also learning about experiences I entirely didn't. It felt like talking to a group of women who all respected each other sharing stories about our shared loves and celebrating our differences.
There were, of course, misses with some stories, but the ones I really connected with made my heart happy:
The Vulcan in Me by Emma Woolley was a complete reflection of my own experience and love for Spock and Star Trek. I loved reading about someone who also shares my "over emotional" nature and who looked to Spock for guidance before learning to embrace and love my emotions.
Montreal, 1993 by Mariko Tamaki was also a strange reflection of my life - in a more abstract way. Rocky Horror was my goal show to act in, and though I loved the experience, I too left theatre for a time afterward.
Giant-Sized Regrets by Jess Oliver-Proulx was SO relatable... I too fell for a guy who turned out not be right for me (or the person I thought he was), and I gifted him a rare comic that I now wish that I had kept - Amazing Spider-Man volume 121. "...partners will come and go, but vintage comics are forever." So true Jess, so true.
There were, of course, misses with some stories, but the ones I really connected with made my heart happy:
The Vulcan in Me by Emma Woolley was a complete reflection of my own experience and love for Spock and Star Trek. I loved reading about someone who also shares my "over emotional" nature and who looked to Spock for guidance before learning to embrace and love my emotions.
Montreal, 1993 by Mariko Tamaki was also a strange reflection of my life - in a more abstract way. Rocky Horror was my goal show to act in, and though I loved the experience, I too left theatre for a time afterward.
Giant-Sized Regrets by Jess Oliver-Proulx was SO relatable... I too fell for a guy who turned out not be right for me (or the person I thought he was), and I gifted him a rare comic that I now wish that I had kept - Amazing Spider-Man volume 121. "...partners will come and go, but vintage comics are forever." So true Jess, so true.
soniuz's review against another edition
2.0
it’s interesting but I didn’t finish it because it wasn’t really my thing, I’ve only read a few of the pieces in it
eviestarlight's review against another edition
5.0
This was such an engaging, emotional read for me. It's funny while also tackling insecurities; it's relatable without being pandering. If you're a geek girl (of any age) you'll love this collection.
aneesasona's review against another edition
4.0
3.5/5
Some hits, some misses, but I think that actually speaks to the impressive diversity of the authors in this collection. There’s something for every form of self-identifying geek girl in this one anthology, and even the stories that didn’t resonate as deeply with me were well-written and fun to read. It was, overall, very good. I rounded up instead of down here because I genuinely believe it is worth the read, and it’s easy and enjoyable to read casually over time (see: the 9 months I took to finish it).
Some hits, some misses, but I think that actually speaks to the impressive diversity of the authors in this collection. There’s something for every form of self-identifying geek girl in this one anthology, and even the stories that didn’t resonate as deeply with me were well-written and fun to read. It was, overall, very good. I rounded up instead of down here because I genuinely believe it is worth the read, and it’s easy and enjoyable to read casually over time (see: the 9 months I took to finish it).
carolynaugustyn's review against another edition
3.0
I mostly enjoyed this- definitely a great assortment of contributors! I was really interested in the topic for the book- love in the geek girl world. Like actual romance novel love. Definitely not a topic usually seen or celebrated by geek ladies often (at least not that I see). I found some of the essays and short comics to be really awesome and inspiring and interesting. Some...less so. I had an issue with the tone of some of the pieces- some came off as preachy and judgmental about ladies that don't subscribe to the author's beliefs. Of course, I could be reading into it and maybe my issues come from a more personal place. However, I did end up skipping a few pieces because I just did not enjoy what I was reading and was ready to move on to something that would make more sense to me/my life. Lots of advice and lovely stories to read, definitely glad I stumbled across this at my local library.
mariethelibrarian's review against another edition
4.0
Some of these stories are amazing! But overall I really like this anthology! So diverse and geeky! Love it!
pn_hinton's review against another edition
5.0
Anthologies are really difficult to write reviews on, at least for me. Since there is usually a mixture of different authors and stories, you are usually left with an even feeling on whether or not you enjoyed it. That being said, I loved this collection.
As a geek girl myself of many varities a lot of these essays spoke to me especially when it came to feeling like the odd duck in high school with dating. Also, when I was growing up reading wasn't in style and I was an oddity since I always had a book. This collection is for girls, and those who identify as girls, who felt this way and it served to show that we are not alone. It wasn't until the Internet got big and the various cons that women felt they could embrace geekdom since it too, like almost everything else started out as a boy's club. The essays "Both Sides of the Table and Between the Sheets" really serves to show that.
What I also enjoyed this colletion is that it switche between written essays and comics. This helped to speak to the many platitudes that is geekdom especially as it relates to girls. It also speaks to coming to figuring out all facets of ones identity and coming to terms with it. I walked away from this collection feeling a bit more at peace with myself and the various ways I identify.
I enjoyed all the stories and comics in here but of course there were a few I liked a little bit more than others. One is the aforementioend essay. I also enjoyed "Yes, No, Maybe", "Four Fictional Happy Endings", "With regards to the Goblin King", "Never Kiss a Writer", and "Better than Fiction". Mind you everything in here is good; these just stuck out more to me.
So I heartily recommend this collection of essays if you are, were, or plan on becoming a geek girl since it is always nice to read about people like yourself.
As a geek girl myself of many varities a lot of these essays spoke to me especially when it came to feeling like the odd duck in high school with dating. Also, when I was growing up reading wasn't in style and I was an oddity since I always had a book. This collection is for girls, and those who identify as girls, who felt this way and it served to show that we are not alone. It wasn't until the Internet got big and the various cons that women felt they could embrace geekdom since it too, like almost everything else started out as a boy's club. The essays "Both Sides of the Table and Between the Sheets" really serves to show that.
What I also enjoyed this colletion is that it switche between written essays and comics. This helped to speak to the many platitudes that is geekdom especially as it relates to girls. It also speaks to coming to figuring out all facets of ones identity and coming to terms with it. I walked away from this collection feeling a bit more at peace with myself and the various ways I identify.
I enjoyed all the stories and comics in here but of course there were a few I liked a little bit more than others. One is the aforementioend essay. I also enjoyed "Yes, No, Maybe", "Four Fictional Happy Endings", "With regards to the Goblin King", "Never Kiss a Writer", and "Better than Fiction". Mind you everything in here is good; these just stuck out more to me.
So I heartily recommend this collection of essays if you are, were, or plan on becoming a geek girl since it is always nice to read about people like yourself.