Greer Kadetsky has a hunger. A wallflower as a child with parents who display a general disinterest, she found an escape in books. She dreamed of attending an Ivy League school and getting out of her small town. When things don’t work out as planned, she is left feeling lost, dejected and disappointed.

Greer’s world is rocked when she attends a Faith Frank lecture in college. Faith is a longstanding trailblazer in the women’s movement and can command a room even in her 60s. From the moment in the lecture room, Greer becomes a self-proclaimed feminist and begins to find her drive and purpose. Immediately, she aspires to follow in Faith’s footsteps and learn as much as she can from her newly found idol.

The Female Persuasion is part coming of age, part feminist, and part love story. There are so many interesting layers and storylines that it is hard to cover in a short review. I loved Greer’s character – smart, driven, but also flawed. Her journey through young adulthood was relatable and entertaining. This book had it all – romance, drama, love, mentorship and friendship. Highly recommend you pick it soon!

Verdict: Read it! (4/5 stars)
Length: 454 pages
When: You are in the mood for a coming of age novel with a feminist twist.
Quote: “Power and love didn’t often live side by side. If one come in, the other might go.”
Also read: The Nightingale or The Great Alone (review here!) by Kristin Hannah

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