Rating: 9/10 So, this was fantastic. I am in awe. It’s a little slow in the beginning, I’ll admit. The thing about it though, that really makes it stand out, is how women-centered it is. It’s not just that all the female characters are incredibly complex – it is that the story, essentially, is aboutContinue reading “Book Review: Queen B by Juno Dawson”
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Book Review: The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid
Rating: 8.5/10 Favorite Husbands: Rex North and Robert Jamison The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo revolves around, as the name might suggest, Evelyn Hugo, an enigmatic woman who, despite being ruthless and manipulative, is still a sympathetic character. Pragmatic and romantic, honest and sly, Evelyn is a contradictory character. The other characters in her storyContinue reading “Book Review: The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid”
Book Review: Bringing Down the Duke by Evie Dunmore
Rating: 9.25/10 This book was amazing! Feminism, politics, romance, nobility, and history- what more could I ask for! This book is full of strong female characters who support each other. It definitely passes the Bechtel test. All the characters are intricate and fascinating. The relationships between all of them are fascinating. This book looks atContinue reading “Book Review: Bringing Down the Duke by Evie Dunmore”
Book Review: The Viscount Who Loved Me by Julia Quinn
A beautiful love story; strictly a romance, so not for the overly pretentious. Rating: 9/10 Honestly, I loved this book. I just tore through the Bridgerton series. It’s a great way to escape reality. It’s a really fun novel. While Julia Quinn makes each Bridgerton the center of a novel, half the characters are fromContinue reading “Book Review: The Viscount Who Loved Me by Julia Quinn”
Book Review: Daughters of Sparta by Claire Heywood
Rating: 9.5/10 Favorite Character: Clytemnestra I loved this book. It’s super impactful. The story of the Trojan War told through the perspective of Clytemnestra and Helen, I was delighted to finally get to read this myth from a woman’s point of view. Even though I’ve never liked Helen, the author managed to portray her withContinue reading “Book Review: Daughters of Sparta by Claire Heywood”
Book Review: The Witch’s Heart by Genevieve Gornichec
Rating: 9/10 If you like Madeline Miller’s books, especially “Circe,” you should read this. This book is just so good. Angrboda is an amazing character; she practically flies off the page. Her love is so passionate and steadfast, despite how much she is hurt. Her devotion to her children is the story’s anchor. Personally, myContinue reading “Book Review: The Witch’s Heart by Genevieve Gornichec”
Book Review: A Thousand Ships by Natalie Haynes
Rating: 9/10 Favorite Characters: Polyxena and Penelope (Penelope writes these amazing, dry, sarcastic letters to Odysseus throughout the book as she hears about his journey.) Honestly, I loved this book. Considering how many women were involved in the Trojan War, I always found it shocking that the Iliad focused so much on the men. ThisContinue reading “Book Review: A Thousand Ships by Natalie Haynes”
Book Review: The Bell Jar by Sylvia Plath
Rating: 9/10 So, this is probably not a good thing, but I immediately found the main character, who is also the narrator, super relatable. I realized that that may be a tad worrying right around the part in which the main character tries to commit suicide. But honestly, her narrative voice is amazing. It is,Continue reading “Book Review: The Bell Jar by Sylvia Plath”
Book Review: A Tyranny of Petticoats Edited by Jessica Spotswood
Rating: 9/10 Favorite Story: Madeline’s Choice by Jessica Spotswood This book is a collection of short stories centered around strong female characters set in different times during American history. These short historical fictions are charming and varied, as the stories span different genres as well as time periods. A set of stories that includes magicalContinue reading “Book Review: A Tyranny of Petticoats Edited by Jessica Spotswood”
Cassandra Clare Character Appreciation Post Part I: Charlotte Fairchild, Julian Blackthorn, Magnus Bane, Alec Lightwood, and Catarina Loss
Comment your opinions and/or character suggestions! (I will implement any ideas you give me via either edits or a Part II. Chances are, this is not a complete list.) Charlotte Fairchild Quote: “People were intrinsically selfish, and many hated the idea of a woman in charge of the Institute. They would not put themselves atContinue reading “Cassandra Clare Character Appreciation Post Part I: Charlotte Fairchild, Julian Blackthorn, Magnus Bane, Alec Lightwood, and Catarina Loss”
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