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sleeson's review against another edition
challenging
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
I liked this debut book by Amanda Pellegrino. It had the right amount of everything. The four best friends sticking together no matter what. Exposing unfair treatment for women at work. Not too much romance. Not too many storylines. It kept going down the right path. It wasn’t the annoyingly over top feminist nonsense you see sometimes. Nor did the book go out of it’s way to bash all men. Though it was fictional, it brought some real life scenarios to light. The narrator was good. However, I kept getting the characters confused with one another. They sounded very similar. Moderate swearing. Mild sexual content. I will read her next novel.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Alcohol, Sexual harassment, Cursing, Misogyny, Sexual assault, and Bullying
cassielaj's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
This book reminded me of The Bold Type: it features strong female friendships and workplace challenges, and it’s not exactly realistic in terms of how the world works, but it’s not unbelievable either. And it makes some really good points about real issues. If you own a pink pussy hat or have ever discussed smashing the patriarchy, this book is for you.
Writing-wise, I thought the pacing at the beginning was slow, and some of the characters were better developed than others (at least at first). And everything came together almost too easily in the end. But on the other hand, it’s nice to look at these kinds of situations with a sense of hope that they could be resolved.
All that to say, I’m glad I read it.
Writing-wise, I thought the pacing at the beginning was slow, and some of the characters were better developed than others (at least at first). And everything came together almost too easily in the end. But on the other hand, it’s nice to look at these kinds of situations with a sense of hope that they could be resolved.
All that to say, I’m glad I read it.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Emotional abuse, Sexism, and Sexual harassment
Moderate: Body shaming, Alcohol, and Cursing
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