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4.0 AVERAGE
4.0 AVERAGE
I liked the message and it wasn't a bad book. It just wasn't anything, kinda meh :/
It was nice to hear this topic being addressed in a way that adolescents could hear it and feel comfortable with it. There were a variety of characters with whom I could see them identifying. I'd like for them to have a planned place to process the basic ideas brought up in this book, maybe like a book club? :)
Marin has always been good at navigating these unspoken guidelines. A star student and editor of the school paper, she dreams of getting into Brown University. Her future seems bright, and her charismatic English teacher is always there to admire her writing. But one day Bex takes it too far, leaving Marin shocked and horrified. Had she led him on? Surely she did... It was clearly her fault... But when Marin finally works up the courage to tell the school, they brush it off, claiming that she’s making it up.
Suddenly Marin’s future doesn’t look quite so bright...
This. Is. Brilliant. It is the second book, in a matter of weeks, that I’ve read dealing with the topic of teacher/student boundary slippage (and much further) and of course it sent my teacher instincts to the ‘amber amber amber’. It makes me DEEPLY uncomfortable, which is absolutely should. Then, has it was brushed off as Marin’s fault, it made me DEEPLY angry. So furious. But what follows is a beautiful, empowering piece of writing of women and girls taking charge. That the ‘rules’ that have been set for girls are not ok. And that brings back the joy in me. It left me feeling so proud of Marin. I think it is such a powerful book for young women - showing how banding together is important and that it is so important to speak out and not be bound by societal constraints. Plus, I also loved the little side love story (and left me hopeful it would continue).
Suddenly Marin’s future doesn’t look quite so bright...
This. Is. Brilliant. It is the second book, in a matter of weeks, that I’ve read dealing with the topic of teacher/student boundary slippage (and much further) and of course it sent my teacher instincts to the ‘amber amber amber’. It makes me DEEPLY uncomfortable, which is absolutely should. Then, has it was brushed off as Marin’s fault, it made me DEEPLY angry. So furious. But what follows is a beautiful, empowering piece of writing of women and girls taking charge. That the ‘rules’ that have been set for girls are not ok. And that brings back the joy in me. It left me feeling so proud of Marin. I think it is such a powerful book for young women - showing how banding together is important and that it is so important to speak out and not be bound by societal constraints. Plus, I also loved the little side love story (and left me hopeful it would continue).
this book was pretty great.
the writing wasn’t spectacular, and the characters occasionally felt plain, but i absolutely think this book holds such an important message that was very well executed. the main character marin changed and developed so much through the book as she started to learn and understand more about how messed up society can be. and i also adored the book club she started, and how she wasn’t alone in her journey. also, she had super supportive parents! (yay!! considering that’s pretty rare in ya novels.)
overall, this book was a quick and powerful read with an amazing message and theme.
the writing wasn’t spectacular, and the characters occasionally felt plain, but i absolutely think this book holds such an important message that was very well executed. the main character marin changed and developed so much through the book as she started to learn and understand more about how messed up society can be. and i also adored the book club she started, and how she wasn’t alone in her journey. also, she had super supportive parents! (yay!! considering that’s pretty rare in ya novels.)
overall, this book was a quick and powerful read with an amazing message and theme.
This feminist contemporary novel is a quick, but powerful, read. It was an enjoyable experience listening to this book as an audiobook, and I was really hooked into the story and feeling all the rage towards Miran's situation. This book does a good job at portraying the struggle girls go through in situations of sexual assault, and high school in general.
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
i really like this book and its though but I def wanna re read it soon
Whoa that was a great YA novel that tackles sexual harassment and feminism. If you like the TV show The Bold Type read this book...it has very similar vibes aka bad ass women taking names in journalism.