Reviews with content warning for Sexual violence - The Change

I didn't know what to expect with this book. It's not a typical book I would pick up, and it seemed really unassuming. But I loved the fact that the main characters were all women past their "prime" according to men. The idea of women having all this power appeals to me and makes me giddy. What Harriet, Jo, and Nessa accomplished made me cry. It was revenge and victory for all the girls, some who didn't make it out, and some, like me, who will forever bear scars. I applaud this author for tackling this book and writing what so many of us wish we could do.And not putting on display the killers and the monsters, but the women who helped and fought for the victims and the survivors. I cheered when they all had their victory, and when the men died, deaths that they so rightly deserved. And that twist, that broke my heart. How many women turn a blind eye to those monsters and allow it to continue? I adore this book! It's a victory and a battle cry to all women. We are never past our prime and we have more power than we even know. All we have to do is try and open our eyes!!

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dark funny inspiring sad slow-paced

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

3.5

I liked the aspect of women sticking together and fighting back against men. it kept me on my toes and I had some “what the hell is going on moments”. Harriet’s character was great, liked her eccentric nature and the phytology aspect. The mystery was good, kind of drawn out (this book is almost 600 pages) I liked the twist and it was pretty satisfying seeing how these horrible men got what was coming to them.

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adventurous dark emotional inspiring mysterious reflective sad medium-paced

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

4.5

I really enjoyed the tone and theme of this book. It spoke to a part of my soul that needed to see some badass women taking the patriarchy down.

I will say there were some parts that dragged a bit, but overall the pace was good.

I think all the characters were well thoughtout and I really enjoyed the surprise ending.

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