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bookdragon2802's review
challenging
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
I felt my feminist rage emboldening up as a read through this wonderful fast-paced modern girl-power novel.
I have had this on my TBR since I watched the Netflix film and I am so glad I read it. Sometimes in our modern society with #MeToo revelations and stories of a yet another cishet white man getting away with their entitlement it can feel like nothing is changing for good, but novels like Moxie remind me that it’s the small things that can make the most difference. That “silence cannot protect you”, it only emboldens those who thrive in quiet to commit more atrocious acts until someone has the courage and fortitude to speak up. If this novel does anything, it encourages women to not only support each other but speak up for the injustices we face. I appreciated the author dipping into the disparity of treatment for women of colour and LGBTQ+ peoples, as well as showing a young man who can listen, grow, and learn from his mistakes and the things he doesn’t (and cannot truely) understand.
I would highly recommend this novel if you are after a quick modern feminist YA read that will fuel your righteousness anger at the injustices in the world by giving you hope for the future.
Remember, never be afraid to speak up for your voice matters.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body shaming, Bullying, Gaslighting, Misogyny, Sexism, Sexual assault, and Sexual harassment
Moderate: Homophobia, Racism, and Rape
Minor: Death of parent
kayamckergow's review
hopeful
inspiring
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? No
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexism and Sexual harassment
Moderate: Rape
clairewrobel's review
challenging
emotional
inspiring
tense
fast-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? No
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexism, Sexual assault, and Sexual harassment
lucinotlucy's review
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
Content Warnings
Minor: Rape, Sexual assault, Sexism, and Sexual harassment
hippocapybara's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
An excellent book, inspirational to young women, carrying and important message that boys and men should understand, artfully told in amusing and emotional scenes.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual harassment
Minor: Rape
read_ofthe_stein's review
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
reflective
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
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexism
Moderate: Sexual assault and Sexual harassment
Minor: Sexual assault
rayne_1906's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
tense
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? No
3.5
1 hour 54 minutes - A decently enjoyable read, fairly predictable in places but definitely not dull. It all felt very stereotypical, the popular cheerleader, the outspoken feminist, the awful football players, these characters feel like they have been written and rewritten a hundred times in books, movies and TV shows. However, the story was a very powerful one, taking back power from misogyny in society, with a main character who isn't perfect, has relatable struggles and actually feels very real. The romance involved wasn't overbearing and worked to provide a different perspective, and the author included some points of view of intersectional feminism as well. Overall, an enjoyable but not overly realistic read, but one that is hopefully inspiring to young women fighting the system.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Misogyny, Sexual harassment, Gaslighting, and Sexism
Moderate: Sexual assault, Sexual violence, and Rape
Minor: Alcohol, Bullying, Car accident, Death of parent, Lesbophobia, and Toxic relationship
psistillreadyou's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual harassment, Sexual assault, and Sexism
Minor: Homophobia
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