“Sometimes catastrophes split you in half and even if all the pieces are there, they might not ever fit back together.”
Roman Blue was my first book by“Sometimes catastrophes split you in half and even if all the pieces are there, they might not ever fit back together.”
Roman Blue was my first book by Julie Murphy and it sure as heck won't be my last. It exceeded all the expectations. I listened to the audiobook and really enjoyed the voice actor. She added to Ramona's very distinct voice and granted me so much insight into Ramona's mind.
I picked up this book because of two reasons. 1. Because a trusted friend of mine who has excellent taste in books told me that it was amazing and 2. because a blogger that I'm really not a fan of trashed this book because he claimed the character calling herself a lesbian even though she ends up dating a boy is manipulative, wrong and tricks readers. The said blogger then gave it a super crappy rating. Listening to the audiobook made me fall in love with Ramona and her world and left me awestruck by how skillfully Julie Murphy stricks words together. I felt so much for these characters. It was a lighthearted book that had its quiet and emotional moments. The author talked about poverty, family, friendship and sexuality in such an honest and understanding way that I couldn't help but love this book. Additionally, it has a great cast of diverse and queer characters. It's a wonderful YA novel, one that I will definitely revisit.
"It is important that girls understand the obstacles that lie in front of them. It is just as important that they know these obstacles are not insurmo"It is important that girls understand the obstacles that lie in front of them. It is just as important that they know these obstacles are not insurmountable. That not only can they find a way to overcome them, but that they can remove those obstacles for those who will come after them."
What an amazing project! This book features 100 stories about revolutionary, smart, strong, powerful, charismatic, talented and fearless women and girls throughout history. Pirate Queens and Marine Biologists, Painters and Drummers, Ballerinas and Spies. This is an important and empowering book for girls, big and small, young and old. But let's be honest: all of us can learn from this book. It's not just little girls who can find role models and idols in this book. Boys will gain a lot from reading this as well. If you grow up believing the men and women are equal, this belief will shape they way you treat the people and especially the women around you. Women in positions of power still aren't regarded as a matter of course. They are less respected and receive much more criticism. This book however sets an example, one that has the power to influence the mindset of every tiny human out there, so that they will go out into this world with a fairer, and more respectful view about the women who shape this world every second of every day.
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