Reviews tagging 'Sexism'

Girl Made of Stars by Ashley Herring Blake

15 reviews

caughtbetweenpages's review against another edition

emotional hopeful reflective sad 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? Yes

3.5

I don't know that I can say I like this book. But I do think it is important, and I wish I'd had it when I was much younger. AHB does a great job of illustrating how rape culture beats down its victims/those most vulnerable in order to protect and coddle perpetrators, and how even those closest to you will sometimes disbelieve you when you challenge their preconceptions about the morality of certain men (yes, women and nonbinary people can also be rapists. But statistically speaking, and in terms of Who Does The Cis-Heteropatriarchy Protect From the Consequences of Their Actions? Yeah.). Definitely proceed with caution with this book if it's one that hits close to home. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexism, Misogyny, Sexual harassment, Toxic relationship, Bullying, and Gaslighting

Moderate: Rape and Pedophilia

haley_reads_books's review against another edition

emotional inspiring reflective sad 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? Yes

4.0

An Incredibly sad but beautifully written story about two girls who

victims of rape and find comfort in each other.

Really makes you feel for the girls…left me mad, sad, and disappointed. Blake does an beautiful job portraying the conflict and complex emotions of each character. Devastatingly perfect. A stunning story of a brave girl facing unimaginable circumstances. 4 stars because it’s SO SAD.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Rape, Sexual assault, and Sexual violence

Moderate: Sexism, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, and Pedophilia

Minor: Outing, Transphobia, and Violence

elisem04's review against another edition

challenging emotional reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, and Pedophilia

Moderate: Dysphoria

Minor: Biphobia

courtnoodles's review against another edition

challenging emotional inspiring reflective slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

One of the most important books I've read in a long time. Go in carefully. But if you can, it's a must read.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Misogyny, Sexual assault, Child abuse, Pedophilia, Violence, Mental illness, Sexual content, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual violence, Rape, Sexism, Adult/minor relationship, and Bullying

Moderate: Alcohol, Cursing, and Dysphoria

Minor: Biphobia, Medical content, and Medical trauma

torikate7's review against another edition

challenging emotional hopeful sad 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? Yes

5.0

A heavy read that addresses the topic of sexual assault with incredible nuance and tact. An important read - honestly it felt like Speak but for a new generation. I greatly enjoyed and would recommend. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders, Pedophilia, Sexism, Sexual assault, and Sexual harassment

Moderate: Alcohol, Biphobia, and Rape

Minor: Suicidal thoughts

ghostlyprince's review

emotional inspiring sad fast-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? It's complicated

2.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Panic attacks/disorders, Pedophilia, Bullying, Grief, Misogyny, and Sexism

Moderate: Alcohol, Medical trauma, Medical content, and Sexual content

Minor: Biphobia and Dysphoria

There is a nonbinary character who says they want to go by they/them but the story and only character they came out to refer to them as she/her, could be because they said "she/her works for now" or could be lazy writing, not entirely sure

imstephtacular's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional mysterious reflective sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexism, Panic attacks/disorders, and Grief

Moderate: Bullying, Child abuse, Cursing, Gaslighting, Sexual content, Sexual assault, Violence, Physical abuse, Injury/Injury detail, Misogyny, Rape, Medical content, and Mental illness

Minor: Biphobia, Adult/minor relationship, Alcohol, Dysphoria, and Suicidal thoughts

macklin's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

This was a really tough book to read  but it was done with such love and tenderness. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, and Sexism

_mar_'s review against another edition

emotional reflective tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

3.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Gaslighting, Misogyny, Pedophilia, Sexism, and Sexual assault

Minor: Biphobia

nefie's review

challenging dark emotional hopeful inspiring sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

2.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Pedophilia, Rape, and Sexual assault

Moderate: Emotional abuse, Biphobia, and Sexism

Minor: Racism