nicolethomp 's review for:

The Female of the Species by Mindy McGinnis

4.0

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I really struggled to rate this book. I loved the characters and that the author addressed rape culture, especially in high school. But I'm beyond bored with (and moving towards angry about) the focus on the main character's relationship with the "good", "cool" guy. She is strong enough of a character to carry the story on her own. It felt as if the relationship was being used to prove the main character's worth or "soft side."