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I liked it for the most part. I liked the family relationship in this book and the romance was good. But I just feel middle of the road for this

My next ebook. Trying to get better about reading ebooks this year

I should have read this review before starting tagged book.

Eliza wants nothing more than to become editor in chief for the school paper. It‘s an obvious choice. That is until a new writer - Len (male, good looking, sporty) goes up against her and gets the job. Eliza‘s frustration spills out and finds herself leading a feminist movement she had no idea she started. I loved the fact that all the characters were flawed and patriarchy was explored by young adults at school. Issues explored: equality & race.

Weekend reading in the sun ☀️📕

This was a good read, YA about a young girl Eliza who is running for editor in chief of her school paper. Then Len Dimartile decides to run too and ends up getting elected. Passed off about this she writes an essay which goes viral. It explores feminism, race and gender.

Enemy to lover. Feminism. Competition. Eliza expects to be picked for editor in chief of the school paper when it‘s snatched by an injured baseball player, Len. However, Eliza is less worried about being liked and more worried that she lost to a guy who seems to have no interest in something she‘s worked hard for. Someone does like Eliza though.. it‘s a shame it‘s the boy in the way of her dream.

April Wrap-Up

My favorites were Instructions for Dancing, From a Whisper to a Rallying Cry, and Not Here to Be Liked

Recognizing I am not the target audience, I appreciated that this book got into some of the nuance of sexism, looking at how it included rewarding less qualified boys and also expecting girls to not just be competent but nice. And how it happens even in places they think they are super liberal.

Not Here to Be Liked is not only an adorable love story, but also a commentary on the struggles within feminism. This book truly forces you to ask yourself: What does it mean to be a feminist? It raises so many issues within feminism, such as racism and classism within the movement, well-intentioned men who unknowingly perpetuate misogyny, and the disappointing realization that the patriarchy is often cute. One of my favorites so fare this year!