You know when you read a book and you can relate to every single page because they are so true? Yeah, that is this book. What Makes Girls Sick and Tired is a quick read but really important in the truth of all the facts.

“I was born here”


My connection to this book is detached. Which from reading this.. most likely will mean I am selfish. The above quote is what I connected with. I can’t say much without giving the foundation away.

I’ve never read anything like this, though Ive seen much of this in media/politics/every day life. If you call yourself a feminist then this might be your brochure or handbook to explain your cause.

Very quick but also a very powerful read! Girls ARE sick and tired and the world needs to take notice!

Oof this small book is so good and so hard to read. It details the never-ending experiences of existing as women under the patriarchy. It's a validating read for any woman, and it's a must-read for anyone who doesn't identify as a woman.

A short but straight to the point read - as a woman myself I can completely relate to almost all of the examples of things included in this book. It's frustrating that we have to keep reminding people of simple things but this book does it in a very blunt way which I really liked.

The illustration was presented nicely and this would be a good book to have within schools to educate both young boys and and girls.

Oh my gosh I loved this. I love that it was laid out like a children's book, with stirring but neutral art, and powerful one-liners. A quick read to be sure, but one you can easily pick up again and again. I adore the message and learned some new things.

This is the kind of book you could buy a few of to give to others. Easily digestible but no less powerful for it, compact and worthy of sharing.

I received this ARC from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.


What Makes Girls Sick and Tired is a short illustrated book highlighting sexism and the need for feminism. I enjoyed the illustrations in this quick read. However, I’m a little disappointed with the rest.

To most women like me, the facts and stats in the books are nothing new. I don’t know who the intended audience of this book is, because those that would gravitate toward it are probably also like me. Those who could really benefit from reading it, might not pick it up. I think this could possibly serve as an introduction to feminism and sexism for teens.

What Makes Girls Sick and Tired is a lovely little fanzine highlighting some of the issues that affect women and girls on a day-to-day basis.

The illustrations in this are lovely, and I wish I had a physical copy to appreciate it more. There's a wide variety of things mentioned in this short zine, which I really liked - from work related issues, to the pink tax, to race and violence.

While I really enjoyed this quick read, I do agree with some other reviews that I'm not quite sure who this is targeted to, and I'm not sure what its purpose is. Nevertheless, if you're trying to read more about feminism, this is a great place to start!

This short graphic novel perfectly depicts the things that girls constantly have to go through purely because of their gender. By discussing these issues openly and in this way, this book brings to light the many societal issues we are currently faced with.

I received an ARC copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.

While I think the idea behind this book is great, and the illustrations are AMAZING, I wish there were a few more layers to it, but maybe that's because I went into reading it thinking it was targeted towards adults completely. Because it is so straightforward, I think this book would be great for girls at the 7th-8th grade level range that are just beginning the conversation about gender equality, feminism, etc. This could lead to bigger discussions at school/home. More books about these topics should be available to middle school age kids to begin the conversations!

This is a small feminist manifesto book with mono-colored illustrations. The idea is given successfully with clear writing and the illustrations are a nice addition. Even though it can be enjoyed by readers from any age, I felt like this would be a great book for kids around the age of 10-16. It is a quick read with a lasting effect.

What Makes Girls Sick and Tired lists all the reasons that make us girls feminists, things that we've had to deal with for so long, things that need to change.

This book isn't a story, it's a peek into life as seen by girls. And not just white girls, but all kinds of girls; queer, trans, shy, indigenous, racial, and every other girl on the planet.

The thoughts are accompanied by art that emphasis on said points, making the facts stand out.

I finished this book in fifteen minutes tops, and I'd count it as fifteen minutes well spent.

A quick read about what makes girls sick and tired and there are plenty and most of them are in this book. This book is a neat way of spreading the information so that all can understand.

I got an ARC of this book.

I got this book because, well feminism, feminist manifestos, and graphic novels are three of my favorite things out there. There is always a risk when I read feminist literature that it will be from a sect that I just can't support or agree with like TERFs and feminism that ignores intersectionality. This book was perfect. 

There were topics covered that I didn't expect. There was talk of female genital mutilation (known as female circumcision as well), there was talk of mass rapes as part of war, misgender a trans person, the male gaze, and so much more. This book was like WGS 101. There was just so many topics covered in such a brilliant way. 

The art was tastefully done. There was no gore for gore sake and no over sexualization to make a point. The art had more meaning than that. I was worried that the art would be something I would overlook or it would detract from the message, but I just loved it. It was simple and powerful. There were not crazy amounts of details to take away from the messages, but the pictures also supported the messages in a really powerful way. 

My only issue with this book is I wanted more. I could have read this for days. I would have gotten way too over excited if I had though. Every page made me more impressed with this book and more excited to see more voices being heard. It was queer friendly in the most inclusive way, it was aware of different countries, it was aware of race. It was just amazing. This is the sort of book that I would want to see in spaces where teen girls are. I want this book available. I want them to know that their voice is being heard and that they should be heard. 

Just a ton of yes for this book.

LOVED THIS! I wish it was possible to make all schools read this, and just have kids growing up knowing these facts about treating women equally. This is such a great, quick, but impactful story regarding feminism. Highly recommend!

First things first-- the artwork in this graphic novel is great! Loved seeing all of the illustrations!
I think this is a great book for a younger child who is looking to be introduced into feminism. It feels like it would be great for a middle school aged reader. For older audiences, this book is too superficial. I would have a appreciated slightly more depth and length. While the facts that are within this graphic novel are true and important, the execution feels like it is lying on the surface level. Facts slip by the pages without creating the impact that they deserve.
Nonetheless, the book would make a great stocking stuffer or present for any young feminist in the making!

I really enjoyed this. I liked that the author had relatable comments women come up against day to day, interspersed with cold hard facts and statistics, some of which were quite shocking.
I found myself reading parts out to my partner, starting further discussion about feminism as a whole.

I'm not sure what to think of this graphic novel. I did like how it made a clear point and how it actively tried to be inclusive. But I'm not sure that's enough to carry it.

The art was great, and I loved the coloring. Those aspects made this manifesto a lot more fun to read. But it's the content that I'm conflicted about. Because of course, these things are all true. But what exactly is the point of this book? It seems to me that the target audience would be very much aware of these issues, and I'm not sure what the author is trying to achieve by pointing them out. This makes the relevance of this book as a manifesto a little less clear: it's said that the goal is to start discussion, but there is already a lot of discussion around feminism, so I fail to see what's the added worth of this specific publication.

That said, it was a fun, quick overview into some real issues, and it can't hurt to read it!

This text serves as an introduction to gender roles and stereotypes. It would work with a gender role unit we have in place and it would help our male students understand the female perspective. The book represents intersectionality. There is little text and the book does not overwhelm with statistics.

I recieved a digital arc of this from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review!

I was really excited about this. A graphic novel about feminism? Yes please! But the experience was kind of a disappointment. As far as feminist books go, I have read better. While I really enjoyed the artwork so much (seriously it was the best thing about this book and so stunning in its simplicity) and the effortless diversity it showed, but the text was pretty mediocre. It doesn’t bring anything new to the table, it’s basically just a list that starts out the same way on every page. I dont know what target audience it is, but it a book that tackles subject everyone should be reading and talking and thinking about. However, the unapologetic tone (which made me happy) would probably put off readers who see feminism as angry and hysterical. It’s very repetitive and probably preaching to the coir. I liked the messages of the book about things we need to change in our society and perception of women, but I also did before I read the book.

But what really ended up ruining my reading experience was that the ebook did not load very well on my kindle app. Text got cut of mid-sentence, artwork was pushed around weirdly and it made for a very strange reading experience.