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by Jamie McGuire (Goodreads Author)

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What is with the internalized misogyny? Why is this necessary.

Natalie Why indeed. Seems to be gaining popularity as a literary trend. Some writers think that in order to make their female protagonists stand out, they hav…moreWhy indeed. Seems to be gaining popularity as a literary trend. Some writers think that in order to make their female protagonists stand out, they have to bash other women. Yet in their efforts to proclaim that their heroines are #NotLikeOtherGirls, they end up making their characters exactly like every other heroine, with amplified internal misogyny.(less)

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is it a sci-fi?

Natalie Barely. It's mostly a New Adult romance/love triangle with some tidbits about a space rock. Said space rock doesn't actually become important until th…moreBarely. It's mostly a New Adult romance/love triangle with some tidbits about a space rock. Said space rock doesn't actually become important until the third act, and even the associated sci-fi rules are very convoluted.(less)

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Will this be a series?

Rin I hope not. The book is vile enough as it is.

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