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thewoodlandbookshelf's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
inspiring
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
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape, Misogyny, Fatphobia, Racism, Religious bigotry, Ableism, Transphobia, Deadnaming, and Mental illness
mtownreads's review against another edition
challenging
dark
medium-paced
- Strong character development? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
2.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, and Sexual violence
Moderate: Transphobia, Ableism, and Domestic abuse
Minor: Fatphobia
shelleyreads's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
tense
medium-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape, Sexual assault, and Misogyny
Moderate: Ableism
Minor: Fatphobia
ashleyhubbard's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
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? Yes
5.0
Not sure why I never heard of this book before but I think it’s a must-read and I’m so glad I happened upon it.
I loved the characters and the diversity of the characters.
Grace is the new girl in town – a fat, Christian girl whose Mom is a preacher that was pushed out of town after she had an epiphany that all people should be treated the same (I’m paraphrasing but that’s the point). I love both the portrayal of her being fat (she just is – but there’s no story about her body) and her Christianity – she’s faithful but open-minded – how Christians truly should be.
Rosina is a lesbian Mexican and we get to explore her character through her relationship with her family, having to work as a teen to support her family, discrimination, and having undocumented family members.
Erin has Asperger’s and anxiety. While I don’t have Asperger’s, I do have ADHD which has a lot of overlapping with autism traits and I have anxiety. I felt that the author portrayed Erin very well.
The Nowhere Girls covers a number of very important topics including feminism, rape, sexual assault and harassment, victim-blaming, virginity, misogyny, racism, sexism, ableism, and so much more.
I loved the characters and the diversity of the characters.
Grace is the new girl in town – a fat, Christian girl whose Mom is a preacher that was pushed out of town after she had an epiphany that all people should be treated the same (I’m paraphrasing but that’s the point). I love both the portrayal of her being fat (she just is – but there’s no story about her body) and her Christianity – she’s faithful but open-minded – how Christians truly should be.
Rosina is a lesbian Mexican and we get to explore her character through her relationship with her family, having to work as a teen to support her family, discrimination, and having undocumented family members.
Erin has Asperger’s and anxiety. While I don’t have Asperger’s, I do have ADHD which has a lot of overlapping with autism traits and I have anxiety. I felt that the author portrayed Erin very well.
The Nowhere Girls covers a number of very important topics including feminism, rape, sexual assault and harassment, victim-blaming, virginity, misogyny, racism, sexism, ableism, and so much more.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, Racism, Sexism, Misogyny, and Ableism
buecherballern's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
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
3.5
Ein schöner YA-Roman über Rape Culture und sexualisierte Gewalt gegen Minderjährige. Es geht um drei Schülerinnen, die gemeinsam eine Empowerment-Bewegung startet, im derRape Culture an ihrer Schule Einhalt zu gebieten. Das ist herzerwärmend, aber leider auch immer wieder überzogen und plakativ. Trotzdem schön, dass sich Jugendbücher mit solchen Themen auseinandersetzen
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape
Moderate: Ableism and Fatphobia
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