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kaikai1618's review against another edition
5.0
Since I'm seeing the movie trailers going around for the adaptation to this book, I wanted to revisit my old review from 2018 in 2021. This book found me at a good place in my life when I didn't understand feminism and didn't identify with the label even while my gender identity was female. Books like this are great because they make important concepts more digestible for younger audiences. This was a book that really affected my view of feminism and the kind of power I held when I identified as a woman. I was more empowered by this book than I'd been in by any in a long time.
2018 Review:
I simply love this book. This is definitely the most inspiring book I've read in a while, if not the most inspiring. This book officially made me a feminist.
It's been so long since I've been into the spirt of a book where I'm pumping my fist, and I'm participating in the moment with the book.
EVERYTHING WAS FANTASTIC I COULD NOT PUT IT DOWN!
I the way this was written was so easy to get into, and the pacing I think was really good. It wasn't way too fast, but it went at the pace of a strong walk. It felt powerful and like everything was purposeful. It addressed so many issues that girls face, and the way that serious issues can be overlooked or misunderstood. Certain boys are treated as being untouchable and are passed for all their inexcusable behavior. We also see how girls need to bypass social and racial boundaries. In the end we are all people with struggles.
But I never got bored. Instead, I felt energized and proud as a girl. To speak out. To fight. To be.
If there was something this book captured perfectly it was spirit.
After reading this I feel like I've learned more about daily struggles of girls and women. I also feel like I really got something from this book, and that I am extremely proud to be a MOXIE GIRL.
What a great book for people everywhere. I want millions of teenagers to read this.
MOXIE GIRLS FIGHT BACK!
Read this book, it's absolutely brilliant.
I'm going to go on some feminist blogs from the Author's Note now.
2018 Review:
I simply love this book. This is definitely the most inspiring book I've read in a while, if not the most inspiring. This book officially made me a feminist.
It's been so long since I've been into the spirt of a book where I'm pumping my fist, and I'm participating in the moment with the book.
EVERYTHING WAS FANTASTIC I COULD NOT PUT IT DOWN!
I the way this was written was so easy to get into, and the pacing I think was really good. It wasn't way too fast, but it went at the pace of a strong walk. It felt powerful and like everything was purposeful. It addressed so many issues that girls face, and the way that serious issues can be overlooked or misunderstood. Certain boys are treated as being untouchable and are passed for all their inexcusable behavior. We also see how girls need to bypass social and racial boundaries. In the end we are all people with struggles.
But I never got bored. Instead, I felt energized and proud as a girl. To speak out. To fight. To be.
If there was something this book captured perfectly it was spirit.
After reading this I feel like I've learned more about daily struggles of girls and women. I also feel like I really got something from this book, and that I am extremely proud to be a MOXIE GIRL.
What a great book for people everywhere. I want millions of teenagers to read this.
MOXIE GIRLS FIGHT BACK!
Read this book, it's absolutely brilliant.
I'm going to go on some feminist blogs from the Author's Note now.
thepetitepunk's review against another edition
4.0
I’ve been seeing this book at stores for quite a few years now, but finally picked it up because I saw Netflix made a movie adaption.
The best part of Moxie was definitely it’s themes. This is an empowering feminist book that covers quite a vast amount of social issues; even if some topics are only briefly discussed, I was still impressed with how much was put into this book. I also loved the inspiration from the Riot Grrrl movement—and the criticisms of the movement not always being entirely inclusive was such a great touch.
My only complaint was that at some points the book was a tiiiiiny bit boring and it therefore took me a bit longer than usual to finish, but overall I was impressed! The end of the book was pretty strong too and there were a couple scenes that definitely made me tear up. I would recommend this to anyone who likes contemporary YA books that have serious themes but aren’t completely doom and gloom and unbearably heavy.
[side note: throwback to the time where I had the opportunity to see the reunion of Bikini Kill at a festival but then got too tired and went home early. many regrets.]
The best part of Moxie was definitely it’s themes. This is an empowering feminist book that covers quite a vast amount of social issues; even if some topics are only briefly discussed, I was still impressed with how much was put into this book. I also loved the inspiration from the Riot Grrrl movement—and the criticisms of the movement not always being entirely inclusive was such a great touch.
My only complaint was that at some points the book was a tiiiiiny bit boring and it therefore took me a bit longer than usual to finish, but overall I was impressed! The end of the book was pretty strong too and there were a couple scenes that definitely made me tear up. I would recommend this to anyone who likes contemporary YA books that have serious themes but aren’t completely doom and gloom and unbearably heavy.
[side note: throwback to the time where I had the opportunity to see the reunion of Bikini Kill at a festival but then got too tired and went home early. many regrets.]
galacticallz's review against another edition
5.0
Rating: 9/10
Moxie Girls Fight Back !!
I loved the movie, which is a very unpopular opinion surprisingly, but I loved this even more. The movie mostly focuses on feminism and misogyny while the book discusses the racism and homophobia involved. They mention the privilege with Vivian being white throughout the book and how she doesn’t notice things because of that. They do this also with the fact that Seth might not be a ‘dick’ but he is still a man and is grown up with a different mindset.
Having characters change and change within books is such an important detail. Even the ones that aren’t seen as the bad characters.
Moxie Girls Fight Back !!
I loved the movie, which is a very unpopular opinion surprisingly, but I loved this even more. The movie mostly focuses on feminism and misogyny while the book discusses the racism and homophobia involved. They mention the privilege with Vivian being white throughout the book and how she doesn’t notice things because of that. They do this also with the fact that Seth might not be a ‘dick’ but he is still a man and is grown up with a different mindset.
Having characters change and change within books is such an important detail. Even the ones that aren’t seen as the bad characters.
nickscoby's review against another edition
3.0
I was sooooo close to finishing this. But then I just couldn't anymore. The ending was just so dumb and Afterschool Specially.
Unlike others, I actually liked the relationship between Seth and Vivian. Seemed pretty spot on for first love and all that. I also like how the book shows a range of young male behavior. But generally speaking, Mitchell and his principal dad were moustache twirling villains. Lucy doesn't come across like a real person either. And before I forget: the book would be much better with like 90% less mentions of Bikini Kill. Great band. I get it. Doesn't need to be referenced that much though.
Unlike others, I actually liked the relationship between Seth and Vivian. Seemed pretty spot on for first love and all that. I also like how the book shows a range of young male behavior. But generally speaking, Mitchell and his principal dad were moustache twirling villains. Lucy doesn't come across like a real person either. And before I forget: the book would be much better with like 90% less mentions of Bikini Kill. Great band. I get it. Doesn't need to be referenced that much though.
leafblade's review against another edition
3.0
3.5
I really really really really wanted to love it, but:
-maybe 40 pages of activism
-unnecesary romance subplot, with boy that wasn't like other boys bc he wasn't sexist as fuck but then he was but then it's okay bc I like kissing you so like whatever
-except maybe the stickers and the walk out, the activism was weak as fuck. fight me on this one
-the main character cared more about not being discovered than about moxie
-somehow her super feminist mother dating a right wing guy is okay
-there's like no proof her mom is a feminist other than old photos and her getting scandalized about a rape attempt
-it was just written as a disney channel original teen movie and I don't know if I love or hate that yet
I really really really really wanted to love it, but:
-maybe 40 pages of activism
-unnecesary romance subplot, with boy that wasn't like other boys bc he wasn't sexist as fuck but then he was but then it's okay bc I like kissing you so like whatever
-except maybe the stickers and the walk out, the activism was weak as fuck. fight me on this one
-the main character cared more about not being discovered than about moxie
-somehow her super feminist mother dating a right wing guy is okay
-there's like no proof her mom is a feminist other than old photos and her getting scandalized about a rape attempt
-it was just written as a disney channel original teen movie and I don't know if I love or hate that yet
sadkitty's review against another edition
3.0
Reading this book is like the there is a voice and you can't stop wanting to hear it, so it's a very fun read. Plus, the writing style is nice. And the book has stepped up the game after 'The Nowhere Girls' and rather than making people wonder what they can do to stop the misogyny and everything else, this book makes you wanna do something.
In my opinion, that's what a good book does. Either inspire action, or thought.
In my opinion, that's what a good book does. Either inspire action, or thought.
reeyabeegale's review against another edition
4.0
It’s a 3.5 stars for me.
There were a lot of things that I liked, but there were a few others that I had different opinions on. I love how it was focused on feminism and at the same time, forming the courage to stand up for what you believe in no matter what others say or think.
Since I’m feeling all feminist and GRRRRL power-ish right now, I will probably put up an entire review on my blog: www.readingflamingo.wordpress.com
Go check it out in a few hours, okay?
There were a lot of things that I liked, but there were a few others that I had different opinions on. I love how it was focused on feminism and at the same time, forming the courage to stand up for what you believe in no matter what others say or think.
Since I’m feeling all feminist and GRRRRL power-ish right now, I will probably put up an entire review on my blog: www.readingflamingo.wordpress.com
Go check it out in a few hours, okay?