Devann's Reviews > Grrrls on the Side

I received a free copy of this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review

THIS BOOK IS SO GOOD! Seriously this might be my favorite book I've read so far this year. It's either this or Dreadnought. It's amazing how much social commentary and diversity is in this book. You've got a fat main character who learns to love her body as it is and also one of her girlfriends specifically says that she loves her body and thinks it's attractive and that she's with her BECAUSE she thinks she's hot not like 'despite her being fat' or whatever. The main character is also bisexual so you've got discussion about bi-phobia which is just so great. And there is a lot about sexism + racism and 'white feminism' as well. Tabbi and Jackie were so cute together and all the characters just felt very real and I loved that even though they're all friends they still have differences and arguments and it showed that even when people mean well they can still say some pretty awful things and that we all have room to learn and grow as people. Also I liked all the girls' zines at the ends of the chapters. I'm too young to have been a part of the Riot Grrrl scene, but this book paints an absolutely amazing picture. This was exactly what I need right now and I definitely recommend it to everyone.