I think this book would be better read on paper rather than an e-reader. I found it hard to appreciate the artistry and information given when having to fiddle with my screen because I'd resized it to accommodate my eyesight.

None of that is the author's fault. It was fascinating to read about these different women from such different times and walks of life. I would like to reread it in book form before wholeheartedly recommending it.

There was much to enjoy here, but I found I couldn't connect with it. I'd read more from this author in the future though.

The narration style felt rather choppy and way to formal for me to really enjoy the book. The author seemed to ignore that their is a difference between justice and revenge. It seems that the author glorifies revenge way more than she does justice. The book also fails to acknowledge that people who have made a difference in the world have also made bad choices or bad decisions in their life. This made the book hard for me to read and enjoy.

I deeply appreciated the opportunity to read and review this book. I'll be using it's contents in my teaching and will make sure to keep an eye out for more works from this author and publisher.

This was such a fun journey through some graphic mini biographies of lesser known but still kick-ass women in history! Students will gobble this book up!

Had a very difficult time reading this digital copy, but I was able to read it after the book arrived in my store. Engaging and perfectly aligned with the popularity of women's power fiction/non-fiction.

An absolute pleasure and wonder to read: the info is fantastic, the artwork really brings it to life, and the whole experience of reading it is joyful. More books like this are a must.

Brief overviews, as in this collection, are a great way to introduce readers to important figures. Bagieu introduces the reader to 28 women who challenged societal norms in some way. A few will be familiar but most will be entirely unfamiliar to the average reader. They innovated in music, art, science politics. We see elements of their early lives and how this influenced them later. And she doesn't whitewash - we get both the exemplary events and things we might find problematic. If even one of these tales inspires a young reader to learn more or to challenge the world, then Bagieu has achieved her end.

I'm buying this for everyone in the next year or so. It included such a wide variety of woman and gave them all the time that they deserve to have their stories told. I mean, they deserve a lot MORE but, but this book is a collection not a comprehensive series. It made me want more.

This book is a necessary read. So many of these women's stories are so impressive, all the more because they have been airbrushed out of history for so long. Even the stories about the women I was familiar with (Peggy Guggenheim, Josephine Baker, etc.) revealed something new to me. And Bagieu's graphic style is fun, bright, and uplifting even while dealing with disturbing trauma that most of these women had to overcome.

A fantastic mix of historical women both ancient and modern, detailed in an exquisite comic format.

Really liked this. Bagieu avoids bios of the more obvious 'inspiring women' (that are being used to sell the massive run of feminist icon books put there at present) and chooses the more obscure. This is a great thing as I'd much rather read about Las Mariposas that Earhart again.
My only gripe is the quality of the egalley from the publishers. Quality of text is poor and badly defined, and the art looks scratchy and unrefined in some part Because of this, I can't fully review the art style.

The vignettes in this book tell the stories of powerful women throughout history. They are not necessarily the usual women in typical books though. Instead this book was filled with women whose stories have been nearly untold until this brief collection. The art is as unique as the women profiled. This is a great read and will make a nice addition to your library's shelf.

I loved reading about the diverse, international group of women included in this collection. Will appeal to students from middle to high school of any gender.

This book was so good - and introduced me to so many strong women from the past and present that I was unaware of at the present time. This reminds me of Goodnight Stories for Rebel Girls and Sea Queens by Jane Yolen, but for adults. The art is also wonderful. Penelope Bagieu is a strong writer and her other books are also excellent - they are realistic biographies about strong women, or adventures about a editor of newspaper named Zoe. The translation is also very well done.

Thank you for sending me this galley, however unfortunately I was unable to access this book on my e-reader.

My eight year old daughter has recently become interested in reading biographies of famous women, a reading habit I am more than happy to support. Brazen, with its beautiful and engaging illustrations, has become a favorite of hers. The short bios, appropriate to her reading level and attention span, allow her to dip in and out of the book. We've both enjoyed reading and discussing some of the women included together, and I would definitely recommend it as a book for parents and children to share and discuss.

I was very interested in this after reading and enjoying <b>California Dreamin'</b>, Bagieu's biography of Mama Cass. I wasn't disappointed. I loved the short graphic biography sketches of women throughout history who should be known. I love the art style, and the double-page spreads after each woman's story were particularly lovely. Definitely recommend and will keep reading Bagieu's work.

Thanks to the publisher for a digital advance reader's copy, provided via NetGalley.

Good to see some under-appreciated and amazing ladies in a beautifully illustrated book!

A beautifully illustrated and curated set of vignettes about unconventionally noteworthy women from throughout the world. A necessary read for all ages. Highly recommend!