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elizziebooks's review
5.0
I'm recommending this to everyone!
I enjoyed this book so much! It shows that "strong female characters" doesn't fit into one kind of person. It shows that said strong females can have shenanigans and are worthy of love!
I enjoyed this book so much! It shows that "strong female characters" doesn't fit into one kind of person. It shows that said strong females can have shenanigans and are worthy of love!
wondergabby's review
4.0
So!! I have not read a book in one sitting in so long. ( Ok I made a snack and peed, but you know what I mean ) I stayed up until almost dawn, I couldn't put it down.
First, the format, is amazing I loved getting the story from all four girls, it wasn't hard to follow, the book flows from past to present wonderfully. Earlier I blogged about a book ( Where the Rainbow Ends ), that tried a different format and it was a disaster. So this, was refreshing.
I felt a very strong bond with Ana right away, Liv as well, they were my favorite and, kindred spirits in a way. I say, do it.. read this book!
First, the format, is amazing I loved getting the story from all four girls, it wasn't hard to follow, the book flows from past to present wonderfully. Earlier I blogged about a book ( Where the Rainbow Ends ), that tried a different format and it was a disaster. So this, was refreshing.
I felt a very strong bond with Ana right away, Liv as well, they were my favorite and, kindred spirits in a way. I say, do it.. read this book!
fabiaela's review
3.0
If I were younger I'd probably be hooked but it didn't hit the spot for this old crooner...Overall a little dull but carries a good message.
whisperingchapters's review
4.0
This review was first published on Latte Nights Reviews.
This book makes girls feel empowered. I know when I read it, I felt like I could do anything. I have to say that I was hooked just by reading the dares that appeared on the first two pages. Knowing how worshiped these football players were and how everything they did, including bad or slacking in school, everyone would just turn a blind eye and let it pass, even the teachers! This aggravated me so much because the reality is that this happens nowadays and it is so unfair. The football team downgrades women's worth and pretty much diminishes them but we see four girls that have never been friends, except for two of them, join forces to try to bring down the football team to stop the slut-shaming, bullying, etc.
Rachael Allen did a fantastic job in writing this story. I believe she took a risk and she has succeed. I say risk because not many people are willing to put a story like this out there but she did and this gives you hope that you can also take a stand, make a change and fight for yourself and others. Even with the message included, this story is amazing and fun. Reading about the four girls doing the dares was hilarious. The supporting male characters, not the mean ones, were also a great addition to the story and also shows that not every guy in this world has ill-intent on others. What I wish I had gotten was an epilogue. The story ended on a good note but I felt something missing of it—a bit more closure, I would say. Nonetheless, I really recommend this book if you are looking for an empowering story with positive message and it is also fun and very enjoyable.
This book makes girls feel empowered. I know when I read it, I felt like I could do anything. I have to say that I was hooked just by reading the dares that appeared on the first two pages. Knowing how worshiped these football players were and how everything they did, including bad or slacking in school, everyone would just turn a blind eye and let it pass, even the teachers! This aggravated me so much because the reality is that this happens nowadays and it is so unfair. The football team downgrades women's worth and pretty much diminishes them but we see four girls that have never been friends, except for two of them, join forces to try to bring down the football team to stop the slut-shaming, bullying, etc.
Rachael Allen did a fantastic job in writing this story. I believe she took a risk and she has succeed. I say risk because not many people are willing to put a story like this out there but she did and this gives you hope that you can also take a stand, make a change and fight for yourself and others. Even with the message included, this story is amazing and fun. Reading about the four girls doing the dares was hilarious. The supporting male characters, not the mean ones, were also a great addition to the story and also shows that not every guy in this world has ill-intent on others. What I wish I had gotten was an epilogue. The story ended on a good note but I felt something missing of it—a bit more closure, I would say. Nonetheless, I really recommend this book if you are looking for an empowering story with positive message and it is also fun and very enjoyable.
liz1004's review
5.0
4.5 stars
WHO RUN THE WORLD? GIRLS!
Y'all, I loved every bit of this charming, fierce and feminist book. This totally needs to be a movie. Soundtrack by Beyoncé because of reasons.
Go read this! It's full of awesome friendships and females who won't take any more crap and it's perfect.
WHO RUN THE WORLD? GIRLS!
Y'all, I loved every bit of this charming, fierce and feminist book. This totally needs to be a movie. Soundtrack by Beyoncé because of reasons.
Go read this! It's full of awesome friendships and females who won't take any more crap and it's perfect.
inahreads's review
4.0
I absolutely enjoyed reading this book! I haven’t read anything remotely as enjoyable as this one. For all I know, I finished this one in no time. This is actually the first book I’ve read from Rachael Allen, and this is definitely not going to be the last one!
I love that this book kinda focused on things that needed to be addressed in the society, issues like feminism, social hierarchy and slut-shaming. The book presented those issues pretty well and even offered a solution for those issues. I also loved how empowering this book was. It really shouts GIRL POWER from page one.
The alternating POVs of the main characters really helped their characters grow and it shows that each one of them had their own depth and dynamic. Melanie Jane was the popular one, Peyton was a bit of an introvert, Ana was the hipster/loner type, and Liv was the extrovert. Each one of them balances each other, which made the book really enjoyable to read because despite their contrasting characters, they turned out to be so well in terms of team work.
The plot of the story was really enjoyable and cool. I found myself turning pages to pages because I can’t put this book down. The dares were pretty funny! It was fun and amazing to see four girls kick the asses of the football team. They’re definitely squad goals. I love how the book also highlighted their newfound friendship.
Another thing I really loved about this book were the words Melanie Jane introduced. Melanie Jane was a language enthusiast and she has these words with no direct english translations such as backpfeifengesicht, koi no yokan, and saudade. Each from different languages, which cannot be directly translated.
Overall, the book really spoke to me. Being a feminist, it’s really amazing to see books like this address what the society needs to see. For someone lacking interest in social perspective of the matter, this book can be an amazing eye-opener.
I love that this book kinda focused on things that needed to be addressed in the society, issues like feminism, social hierarchy and slut-shaming. The book presented those issues pretty well and even offered a solution for those issues. I also loved how empowering this book was. It really shouts GIRL POWER from page one.
The alternating POVs of the main characters really helped their characters grow and it shows that each one of them had their own depth and dynamic. Melanie Jane was the popular one, Peyton was a bit of an introvert, Ana was the hipster/loner type, and Liv was the extrovert. Each one of them balances each other, which made the book really enjoyable to read because despite their contrasting characters, they turned out to be so well in terms of team work.
The plot of the story was really enjoyable and cool. I found myself turning pages to pages because I can’t put this book down. The dares were pretty funny! It was fun and amazing to see four girls kick the asses of the football team. They’re definitely squad goals. I love how the book also highlighted their newfound friendship.
Another thing I really loved about this book were the words Melanie Jane introduced. Melanie Jane was a language enthusiast and she has these words with no direct english translations such as backpfeifengesicht, koi no yokan, and saudade. Each from different languages, which cannot be directly translated.
Overall, the book really spoke to me. Being a feminist, it’s really amazing to see books like this address what the society needs to see. For someone lacking interest in social perspective of the matter, this book can be an amazing eye-opener.
katiephantom's review
4.0
I recently read and LOVED 17 First Kisses, so I knew I had to pick up Rachael Allen’s first novel and I had really big expectations. Thankfully, this book followed through!
I love the scavenger hunt aspect of this book as they travel around Nashville and the surrouding area completing the challenges. These little chapters dispersed throughout the book made it so exciting and fun! The narration switches between the perspective of the girls together, in the present, as they complete the scavenger hunt, and the past as they come together to form their plan in all their different times of hurt.
If you love female friendships and feminist heavy books, this is a winner for you! It has so many smart, well done feminist topics as each of the girls are empowered within themselves to be whoever they want to be. They all have been the victims of the favoritism given to the football team and their coaches. For example, one of the girls is assaulted and when she reports this to her school, she is told not to do anything so the boy won’t get his football scholarship taken away. There is also a list of girls claimed ‘not good enough’ to date a football player, so the boys must break up with them. And a girl who has trouble in math class can’t get help, but the football players get homework extensions for games. It is not fun to read about some of these darker topics that are faced. I was so mad at the guys that had done these terrible things. However, I also liked how not every football player were bad. Some of them were really nice to the girls and did not succumb to what they were being told.
The only problem that I had with this book was that the different perspectives blended together. It was hard to differ between all the girls, each with their own sections and boyfriends and friends and family. There were many different names, story lines, and backgrounds that I needed to keep checking whose chapter I was reading so far. The ending was also a little iffy, but I did like how it was all wrapped up.
Overall, this book was really good! It was a great look at some contemporary issues, without being dark the entire time. I would recommend this to fans of 17 First Kisses and this would definitely be worth a try.
I love the scavenger hunt aspect of this book as they travel around Nashville and the surrouding area completing the challenges. These little chapters dispersed throughout the book made it so exciting and fun! The narration switches between the perspective of the girls together, in the present, as they complete the scavenger hunt, and the past as they come together to form their plan in all their different times of hurt.
If you love female friendships and feminist heavy books, this is a winner for you! It has so many smart, well done feminist topics as each of the girls are empowered within themselves to be whoever they want to be. They all have been the victims of the favoritism given to the football team and their coaches. For example, one of the girls is assaulted and when she reports this to her school, she is told not to do anything so the boy won’t get his football scholarship taken away. There is also a list of girls claimed ‘not good enough’ to date a football player, so the boys must break up with them. And a girl who has trouble in math class can’t get help, but the football players get homework extensions for games. It is not fun to read about some of these darker topics that are faced. I was so mad at the guys that had done these terrible things. However, I also liked how not every football player were bad. Some of them were really nice to the girls and did not succumb to what they were being told.
The only problem that I had with this book was that the different perspectives blended together. It was hard to differ between all the girls, each with their own sections and boyfriends and friends and family. There were many different names, story lines, and backgrounds that I needed to keep checking whose chapter I was reading so far. The ending was also a little iffy, but I did like how it was all wrapped up.
Overall, this book was really good! It was a great look at some contemporary issues, without being dark the entire time. I would recommend this to fans of 17 First Kisses and this would definitely be worth a try.