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I honestly don’t know what to say other damn WOW, this was definitely one of the best books I’ve read this month.
The powerful message that this book conveys is very eye opening and it’s so spot on. I especially really loved the graphics that are shown as you read the words. I am very sad that it wasn’t longer and that everything wasn’t properly addressed. I still felt like it was a great start and really opens up the doors for people to start a discussion and try to tackle some of these issues.

I’m hoping that this little graphic book is granted a sequel or maybe a continuation on this. That addresses more of the issues not currently listed in here.

I am very thankful to have read this, I really do think it’s a must.

A VERY SHORT READ about female stereotype. Some illustrations with written description below.

I totally agree the part where girls are expected to clean up afterwards and wearing push up bras were sexy but when nursing a baby, cover the breast.

Enjoyable short read but nothing I don't know about. Can be read in a few minutes.

This graphic novel is a feminist manifesto. A complaint against the patriarchal society.
This book should be given to girls at a very young age. I know that if I had a little girl I'd read it to her everyday.
It's a feminist serenade!

'What Makes Girls Sick and Tired' is set to be released in March 2019. "What Makes Girls Sick and tired' is being advertised as a feminist manifesto in graphic novel form" (Amazon Synopsis). Lucile De Pesloūan shares the struggles of growing up female in today's society and the "unfairness" women face.

In my personal opinion, I would classify this book as an adult picture book more than a graphic novel (I consider graphic novels as more of a comic book style). This story rounds out at a whopping 48 pages (according to Amazon) and is told in a form of one large picture on the page with a short statement underneath. 'What Makes Girls Sick and Tired' does have mature pictures and opinions therefore, I do believe it is written for a mature audience.

As for the story itself, it was a letdown. I went into this book thinking the author would be talking about struggles us women face and then provide ways to empower change in the world, in ourselves or even encouraging us women to support other women. But, in reality, all this story did was list opinions about what women are sick and tired of. There were a few statistics thrown in that supported the claim made by the author, which was a nice touch. Because of this, I do not know what the target audience would be for such a story. If you are reading this as someone who is familiar with the feminist topic, it may give you a feeling of "Duh, I know this makes women sick and tired". And if you are someone who is unfamiliar with this topic, it may just feel like a book that is making whiny opinions with no solution or suggestions to help solve the problem.

Overall, this left me unsatisfied and wishing for more.

*This ARC was provided by the publisher and NetGalley in exchange for my honest review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.*

This graphic novel is a good preview of feminist theory for teenagers in an easy-to-understand presentation.

Thanks to NetGalley and Second Story Press for the opportunity to read an ARC of What Makes Girls Sick and Tired.

What Makes Girls Sick and Tired is a short illustrated book that strives to be a feminist wake-up call, highlighting many of the issues women face. While I enjoyed this quick read, I found it lacking in body diversity with the exception of a few panels. There were also many issues that weren't covered at all.

It seems introductory at best and may be aimed towards middle to high school-aged children to give them a basic overview and get them interested in learning more about feminism.

Exactly what it says on the tin — an insightful, thought-provoking introduction to feminism and the hardships women face each day — but I find myself wishing it was longer, or perhaps a little more in depth. The art was lovely, the content was (sadly) incredibly relatable, and the statistics were a welcome addition. A quick, important read that serves as an excellent starting point for anyone interested in reading more about feminism.

Well this was absolutely brilliant.

This album is the perfect introduction to feminist. It is frank without being radical. It gives great examples and clear statistics. It reaches a broad variety of subjects and included people of color, first nation and LGBTQ+. And it ended on a positive note of friendship without being cheesy or defeatist. Finally, I loved the repetitions and rhythm that keeps you going and gives power to the text.

My very sole critic is how the references were included in the text. I understand that in a world where feminism is very often doubted putting your sources on display is important, but I think it kind of broke the flow of my reading experience.

I would absolutely recommend this book to any audience.

For all intents and purposes, while not really fitting in the official coffee table book definition, that’s exactly what it is. Who’s more likely to pick this up? Teens? Grown Adults? It’s meant to start conversation, regardless of who it's targeted to. Whether you want to remind yourself of how unfair this society is, or if you’re young and want to learn just how unfair this society is, it’s essential. I loved the monochromatic drawings and how simplistic they are.

While it is an extremely basic list of what we go through, I could see myself recommending this to the kids I work with to spark some type of conversation and to introduce the kids to some very basic feminism.

Thank you Second Story Press and Netgalley for this digital ARC in exchange for an honest review.

I might very well use this text in my own classes. While it’s a little bit more simplistic than I expected, the artwork is engaging and it provides a nice beginning overview for people who aren’t sure if we need feminism or who aren’t familiar with women’s issues. i think this text would be good fodder for writing prompts and assignments, as well as a good place to discuss visual argument. While a bit over simplistic, still a nice text.

Thank you to NetGalley and to Second Story Press for an advanced copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

What Makes Girls Sick and Tired is a very powerful and eye-opening graphic novel about women and feminism. The illustrations and color palette throughout this story are incredibly beautiful. The story is told in repetition starting with "Girls are sick and tired..." and discussing various issues that women face on a day-to-day basis. There are some very dark topics discussed, so trigger warning for sexual assault and violence against women. The story is intersectional, with stories of women of color, LGBTQ+ women, women with disabilities, and more. The authors are both white women and I was happy to see this acknowledged at the end of the book. "What Makes Girls Sick and Tired was created to provoke discussion, reflection, and action around feminism and the struggle for women's rights. As privileged white women, the author and illustrator are conscious that their experience is far from being the experience of all women. This book is therefore not a complete description of all lived experiences, but it hopes to offer a wake-up call to everyday sexism and the other systems of oppression that women and girls are subject to across the world."

I would recommend this book as a great way to start a conversation about feminism and intersectional feminism.

I liked this book, but it lacks subtlety. I understand that was likely the point and something the author did intentionally, it just doesn't appeal to me personally.

This is a great book. It answers the questions if we still need feminism and why we need it. A must read for everyone!

This is one of those books that's important, yet not exactly executed well. I agree with many of the facts stated in the book, as one of my volunteer roles is to research gender inequality. My main complaint is that, while it references nonbinary/queer/trans girls, we don't actually see them illustrated. There are maybe two images of fat women, despite the fact that we do indeed exist. It's important, but it could have been better.

This book represents beautiful artwork and stark truths about the challenges women in America and in Canada face on a daily basis. The reader is met with recent statistics as well as calling awareness to everyday harassment and sexism. This is a wonderful book to jump start discussion, reflection, and activism.

The statements and ideas in this book are great, but to me, nothing new or profound. This doesn't solve anything or do anything for me except tell me what I already know about girls. I think anyone who picks this up will not be necessarily provoked to do anything or feel anything much. The illustrations are good and the statements good and true. It was so short it literally took me like 2 minutes to read. I see the good intentions of this but it just didn't feel as powerful as I was hoping it would be. This was so short that I feel like it won't have the impact intended. Maybe holding it physically will be a different situation and being able to see the illustrations in their full glory with the statements will be a lot better. This just wasn't really something I"m into.

YES. I love this book so much. I want to make everyone who doesn't believe in feminism read a copy. The solidarity that comes with being inclusive does help us feel less sick and tired. Highly recommend this read.

I received a copy of this ebook in exchange for an honest review.

“Women are sick and tired because it is often physically painful to be a woman.”

This book in everything my feminist heart has ever wanted, except for equal rights of course. It was a quick read, but the power behind the words stayed with me long after. We life in a world where women are treated differently than men, that’s just the way it is. In this book, the authors bring forth all the different situations in which women are treated unequally to men. It’s not a book about bashing men, but instead about showing what women all over the world go through.

“Women are sick and tired when men don’t understand that no means NO.”

I’ve been preaching the “no means no” phrase for a long time. I’ve been in countless situations where no had magically changed to a yes. I’ve had to say no to friends, strangers, and family. For some unknown reason not everybody understands that “no means no”. Which is why I’m so happy that this phrase has a place in this book.

The length of the book helps with giving short but powerful messages. I liked how the thoughts were raw and got straight to the point. The authors didn’t hold back on what they want to communicate. Beautiful illustrations accompanied the words. I loved how simple yet aesthetic each page looked. What I would have liked is some more discussion surrounding feminism and women’s rights. I hope this book will be a steppingstone for more discussions concerning detailed experiences, and how women can make their voices heard. If you are a feminist, or know someone who struggles with the concept, then definitely check out this book!

* Thank you NetGalley for providing me with this arc in exchange for an honest review.

I feel like this was just scratching the surface.

I loved it. I truly did. I loved the way the words came together with the illustrations.
But in the end it wasn't anything new. It is still important, don't get me wrong. There are so many things wrong with the world when it comes to how women are treated. And it's super important to talk about it, to not just start this conversation but to keep it going.

I loved it for what it is. I just wish they would have gone a bit more deeper. But there is always the opportunity to make a second part, cause let's be real, this can be a never ending series of books.

Very short and to the point. If you want a brief overview of feminism with some beautiful illustrations this book is for you.