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katelynnelawson's review
reflective
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
3.0
This would be a nice book to give to a child with some nonfiction titles alongside. Personally not my favorite writing from any of these authors but it was still good and meaningful.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Blood
Minor: Deadnaming, Sexism, Body shaming, Grief, Racism, and Vomit
anamazingday's review
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
5.0
LOVED this book. A middle grade book normalizing menstruation and puberty. Yes please. The stories were so great and relatable to young people.
msorto's review
funny
hopeful
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
keeyoh's review
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
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? It's complicated
5.0
Content Warnings
Minor: Racism and Drug use
ellbo_oks333's review against another edition
4.0
a great collection of short stories that celebrates diversity and changes one goes through as they grow up
4amy2notice's review
emotional
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
This is a very unique collection of short stories written by BIPOC women about young women experiencing their periods. It touches lots of different cultural experiences and celebrations. A great read for girls approaching puberty, as well as Moms who are approaching this season with their daughters.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Racism
Minor: Abandonment and Child abuse
svtiwari1's review against another edition
5.0
This is probably my favorite anthology that I’ve ever read. Each story finds humor in the uncomfortable, shows intergenerational support and community care, and deepens the readers’ understanding how diversity among race, ethnicity, and gender show up in the ways people experience menstruation. Also I really loved the mixture of poetry and prose!
_soraya_pl's review
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
xangemthelibrarian's review against another edition
Beautiful. Empowering. This is perfect for demystifying periods for girls while still making them feel like thier periods are beautiful things.
maryamthehobbit's review
informative
inspiring
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.5
This book was very sweet. I loved the different perspectives of each short story. I will be passing this book on to my daughter when it is time for her to learn about this special time.