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248 reviews
Rad Girls Can: Stories of Bold, Brave, and Brilliant Young Women by Kate Schatz
adventurous
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
4.5
The Fault in Our Stars by John Green
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
I listened to the audiobook version of this, and let me just say that the actress for this made this the best audiobook I’ve ever listened to. Everything was so well acted.
And I love the reality of this book. The fact that it doesn’t try to paint this as an inspirational story. I’ve always loved that. This was also the first book that made me cry, and the audiobook also made me cry.
And I love the reality of this book. The fact that it doesn’t try to paint this as an inspirational story. I’ve always loved that. This was also the first book that made me cry, and the audiobook also made me cry.
Book Nerd by Holly Maguire
funny
informative
lighthearted
slow-paced
4.5
I would have looooved more facts in here. Those were my favorite parts. BUT THERE’S BOOKMARKS IN THE BACK!! THEY KNOW THEIR AUDIENCE! I was wondering at first if this book was even worth purchasing since I finished it so quickly BUT IT WAS CAUSE I GOT BOOKMARKS!
Lisa of Willesden Lane: A True Story of Music and Survival During World War II by Lee Cohen, Mona Golabek
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
sad
fast-paced
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Hate crime, Antisemitism, Fire/Fire injury, and War
Moderate: Death, Genocide, Violence, Grief, and Death of parent
The Minority Report by Philip K. Dick
adventurous
challenging
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
I was confused the whole time until the very end. And then I realized good job, Dick. This hurt my brain in all the right ways.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder
Rad American Women A-Z: Rebels, Trailblazers, and Visionaries Who Shaped Our History . . . and Our Future! by Kate Schatz
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
5.0
Twilight Tenth Anniversary/Life and Death Dual Edition by Stephenie Meyer
adventurous
emotional
funny
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Fine: A Comic About Gender by Rhea Ewing
emotional
informative
inspiring
reflective
slow-paced
3.5
I found it a bit hard to get into this book, just because I myself had so many similar experiences that for large chunks of the book, I didn’t feel that I was learning anything. Once I got into it, though, I was able to get through it. Very nice, a bit denser of a read than I was expecting for a graphic novel, but it was nice.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Hate crime, Homophobia, Misogyny, Transphobia, Grief, Suicide attempt, and Dysphoria
Moderate: Biphobia, Body shaming, Cursing, Deadnaming, Death, Racism, Self harm, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Religious bigotry, Sexual harassment, and Classism
Nudity in various panels
The Illustrated Feminist: 100 Years of Suffrage, Strength, and Sisterhood in America by Aura Lewis
informative
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
4.5
I wish this had included more trans women in its stories, like Laverne Cox or Caitlyn Jenner (as much as I hate her, her “Call Me Caitlyn” cover had exposed lots of people to transgenderism). I think this is also due for an update with Kamala Harris and the repeal of Roe v Wade.
Overall, it’s a great way to get bite sized information about the history of feminism. A nice and easy read!
Overall, it’s a great way to get bite sized information about the history of feminism. A nice and easy read!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Misogyny and Sexism
Minor: Homophobia, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Transphobia, Abortion, Pregnancy, Lesbophobia, and Sexual harassment
Interview with the Vampire by Anne Rice
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
“Unrelentingly erotic” says the Washington Post, who apparently grew up in a Mormon commune. If this is what you considered “unrelentingly erotic”, I shudder to think what AO3 would do to your prudish brain.