A review by weewaa13
Moxie by Jennifer Mathieu

challenging hopeful informative inspiring fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

This was a quick and easy read with a fairly diverse cast of characters. I loved being able to read the zines and flyers that were created, and it reminded me of my days protesting against my high school dress code. I think it could have gone even further, exploring the nuance of trans guys and nonbinary people and their place within feminism, how a "girl's only space" may not be what's needed anymore, and how it's not Vivien's responsibility to educate Seth on such basic comments as "not all guys." It would have been cool to see him doing some research and listening to people other than her to learn how he can be a better ally. I also would have loved to see more queer women, especially since not even a cishet person said anything when homophobic language was used. 
I found myself getting frustrated when certain characters were so fearful of speaking up, but that was a good moment for me to acknowledge the privilege I've had growing up in an environment where I feel comfortable speaking my mind - even though I also live in a very conservative town. I think this book is an okay start if someone is looking for inspiration or education on the feminist movement, but I'd hope that they wouldn't stop with this one book. 
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