The Radical Element: 12 Stories of Daredevils, Debutantes & Other Dauntless Girls by Jessica Spotswood

The Radical Element: 12 Stories of Daredevils, Debutantes & Other Dauntless Girls

A Tyranny of Petticoats #2

Jessica Spotswood

320 pages first pub 2018 (editions)

fiction historical short stories young adult medium-paced

Description

In an anthology of revolution and resistance, a sisterhood of YA writers shines a light on a century and a half of heroines on the margins and in the intersections. To respect yourself, to love yourself, should not have to be a radical decision. A...

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Community Reviews Summary of 229 reviews

Moods

adventurous 100%
inspiring 83%
emotional 66%
funny 66%
hopeful 50%
challenging 33%
reflective 33%
mysterious 16%
sad 16%
tense 16%

Pace

fast 57%
medium 28%
slow 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 50% | Plot: 33% | A mix: 16%

Strong character development?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 20%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | No: 33%

Average rating

3.78

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