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A review by americattt
Girlhood by Melissa Febos
challenging
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
4.75
Felt so very personal and yet so encompassing of feelings and experiences I’m sure every girl has lived.
“What is a sea storm as a child? How does an earthquake begin to know itself? That first rumble you hear and think: me. Our power may be innate, but we learn its meaning from others. No one is born knowing the difference between a sea god and a sea monster. What if no one told you that you were a Hecatoncheire? ”
“What is a sea storm as a child? How does an earthquake begin to know itself? That first rumble you hear and think: me. Our power may be innate, but we learn its meaning from others. No one is born knowing the difference between a sea god and a sea monster. What if no one told you that you were a Hecatoncheire? ”
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, and Sexual violence
Moderate: Drug use and Drug abuse
Minor: Suicidal thoughts