Reviews

Code Red by Joy McCullough

bibliobrandie's review against another edition

4.0

For the most part, I liked this book. There was A LOT going on, but I loved the focus on periods, period poverty, menstrual equity, changemakers, advocacy, and social activism. I loved the author's note, which most kids won't read, and how she says, "If you're not a menstruator, I'm especially glad you read this book. Our world gets better the more we understand the experiences of people whose lives are different from our own." and "One of the biggest things you can do is to normalize periods. It's am only part of life for half the humans on this planet, and the more we talk about it without shame, the better for everyone!"

sumyungguy2005's review against another edition

fast-paced

• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

5.0

embe94's review

emotional lighthearted 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? Yes

4.0

honik's review

5.0

Are you there god, it's me Margaret x Moxie! 

kecasey's review

informative inspiring medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Classism

Minor: Alcohol, Car accident, and Bullying

librarygxrl's review

5.0

This was amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Read it now!!!!!!!!!

chrissiemwright's review

hopeful inspiring medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

bobbiejowoo's review against another edition

challenging emotional hopeful informative inspiring reflective 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? Yes

5.0

I cannot say enough good things about this book- it was a beautiful read and I am so happy that I experienced it. I wish everyone would take the time to read it. This one covers so many big important things and does it in a way that's easily digestible and not preachy. My only complaint is that the resolution between the main character and her mother seemed a bit rushed and unbelievable, I think there was a little bit more to be unpacked, but overall this was an amazing book. 

scoutabout's review

challenging emotional funny 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

4.25

bibliocurl's review

challenging emotional funny hopeful informative inspiring reflective 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? Yes

5.0