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Blood Moon
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This was a powerful book about period shaming and I liked it. It doesn't shy away from showing what cyber bullying really looks like and what it can do to you, even in the long run.
I loved that this book was told in verse and with a particular use of typography. These aspects gave the narrative an impact that was not only textual but also visual.
However, this book wasn't exactly for me. I love the concept but the execution had its highs and lows.
The beginning was slow and it bored me; the synopsis promised me the period shaming plot but instead I got a student-teacher drama, which I 100% could have done without.
The second third I absolutely loved. When people at school start gossiping about Frankie and Benjamin's experience, the writing suddenly turns very gritty and it's impossible to put the book down. It was like watching a trainwreck, where you know it's going to get only worse but you can't not watch. That part realistically shows why women have the urge to hide that they are on their period in a "boys will be boys" society.
The last part I didn't like again. It was a sweet resolution, but it felt unrealistic and quick. After everything that Harriet said and did to Frankie, I don't understand how Frankie had to be the one to go to her and apologize first. Harriet is no good friend, she's borderline abusive for me.
I'm also not a fan of Benjamin's part in the plot. (view spoiler)
The ending was disappointing. I couldn't stop thinking about how the other students in school weren't there for Frankie when she needed their help the most. At the assembly they all defend her and it's like they never gossiped about her too, but Frankie never addresses this.
Overall, this was an okay read. It is more on the younger side of YA, so the plot resulted a bit unrealistic to me, and the characters and their behavior were way too cheesy for my tastes.
I still recommend this book though, because it delves into the difficult topic of period shaming in a very good way.
I received an advanced reader copy through Netgalley. All opinions are my own.
I loved that this book was told in verse and with a particular use of typography. These aspects gave the narrative an impact that was not only textual but also visual.
However, this book wasn't exactly for me. I love the concept but the execution had its highs and lows.
The beginning was slow and it bored me; the synopsis promised me the period shaming plot but instead I got a student-teacher drama, which I 100% could have done without.
The second third I absolutely loved. When people at school start gossiping about Frankie and Benjamin's experience, the writing suddenly turns very gritty and it's impossible to put the book down. It was like watching a trainwreck, where you know it's going to get only worse but you can't not watch. That part realistically shows why women have the urge to hide that they are on their period in a "boys will be boys" society.
The last part I didn't like again. It was a sweet resolution, but it felt unrealistic and quick. After everything that Harriet said and did to Frankie, I don't understand how Frankie had to be the one to go to her and apologize first. Harriet is no good friend, she's borderline abusive for me.
I'm also not a fan of Benjamin's part in the plot. (view spoiler)
The ending was disappointing. I couldn't stop thinking about how the other students in school weren't there for Frankie when she needed their help the most. At the assembly they all defend her and it's like they never gossiped about her too, but Frankie never addresses this.
Overall, this was an okay read. It is more on the younger side of YA, so the plot resulted a bit unrealistic to me, and the characters and their behavior were way too cheesy for my tastes.
I still recommend this book though, because it delves into the difficult topic of period shaming in a very good way.
I received an advanced reader copy through Netgalley. All opinions are my own.
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Reading Progress
April 6, 2020
– Shelved
April 6, 2020
– Shelved as:
to-read
April 6, 2020
– Shelved as:
contemporary
April 30, 2020
– Shelved as:
arcs
May 8, 2020
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Started Reading
May 10, 2020
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19.23%
"This is another The Anti-Virginity Pact, isn’t it? Man I’m so unlucky with my books lately. What do I have to do to avoid students trying to seduce teachers??"
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80
May 11, 2020
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46.15%
"The thing I was promised is here... halfway through the book... FINALLY."
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192
May 12, 2020
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Finished Reading
