It took me quite a bit of time to read this book. I usually read multiple books at once and didn't find myself reaching for this one as much as I hoped. When a group high school girls' nude photos are sent to the entire student population at St. Joes, a wealthy private high school, Eden (a high school journalist) springs into action and covers the story in the school's student run newspaper. Unfortunately, the administration isn't a fan of the coverage and doesn't want the story reaching past school walls. The book is all about the girls' experiences, the mystery behind finding out who leaked the photos, and the journalism struggles the newspaper has. I feel like those three topics were simply touched upon, rather than really explored. I would have liked the focus of the novel to be on either one of those main topics as I think it would have engaged me into the story more than it did. The topic of teenage sexuality is also discussed in the novel and Sloane's character was very open about her sexuality and how she feels about her photos being leaked. I found it insane that since the girls were 18, no legal action could be taken. I think it opens up the discussion in schools as to what policies should be in place to protect students from revenge porn and the leaking of photos. I think this story had the potential to be great but it fell short for me.

OK book for fans of Karen McManus, although not as well written.

Eden Jeong is editor of her school newspaper when the story of the century breaks. Someone has used the listserv to send naked pictures of multiple senior girls to the entire student body. This of course has tongues wagging throughout the fancy private school known as St. Joe's to its students. As the story unfolds, the girls open up more. No spoilers but the ending was the only good part of the book.

I love Karen McManus so I thought this would be a good story but I thought the writing was lacking. There were too many characters with similar names, a lot of mundane descriptions and it was difficult to get a good picture of the atmosphere. I felt like the author took too long to explain things that could have been a few sentences and things that actually mattered were glossed over.

Not sure if I would recommend this book to others. It was okay but the writing needs some work.

Thanks to Netgalley for an ARC

Disclaimer: I was given an eARC of this book by Wattpad Books via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

Rating 3.5/5

This book covers cyberbullying, internet privacy debates, and censorship issues. It starts with an email sent out to the entire school with nude pictures of seven female students. When Eden covers the story for the school paper, censorship comes from the school administration. Eden is determined to get to the bottom of who sent the email and why not matter the cost.

This book tackles a lot of issues that are prevalent in schools today. Though I thought that this book has a good premise and plot, there were parts that didn't feel completely fleshed out or felt rushed. I didn't think this was bad but I didn't find it to be amazing either.

i always love a high school story about girls taking revenge on the men who wronged them so i went into this expecting to love it - it's a sad premise, with a group of girls pictures being sent around the school, and a student journalist's attempts to expose the culprit

it was fine! it fell a bit flat for me in terms of characters and plot, i kept losing track of everyone and the tone was hard. i admit i skimmed a bit and was surprised and a bit deflated by the culprit and the message it sends

but the concept was good!

Honestly this book was everything I wanted. The premise, girls getting revenge on people who have, let's be real, committed a sex crime against them, is a concept I love. It's a concept that reminded me of Foul is Fair by Hannah Capin, except I hated that book and I loved this one. I think where that book failed and this book flourished, is that the side female characters are not seen as lesser than our main characters. This book does not have an air of "not like other girls" about it, which is something that would seriously take away from the overall story. I really did enjoy this book, the plot is interesting and the message is strong. The characters are well-written and fully dimensional. Overall this book was exactly what I wanted from it, which rarely happens.

Did not finish. I truly could not go forward with this book. I definitely did not enjoy the voice of the main characters and the overall plot really bothered me while still managing to me boring and slow.

I love it when a new writing trend happens. Over the years we have seen Vampires and Werewolves, we have seen Pirates, we have even seen Limited Life books become popular. However, the trend that most excites me, the one that makes me sit up and listen a bit more is the growing trend (that is hopefully here to stay) of girls not allowing themselves to be slut-shamed. It is a brand of feminism which has been around a while but has probably got more traction since the #MeToo movement.
Revenge of the Sluts is a brilliant book that displays this changing attitude and highlights the ever present mysogeny that is still present and that isn't talked about, discussed, or taught about in schools but novels like Revenge of the Sluts are being placed in young girls hands and showing them that they don't have to put up with it. They can make a stand and they can be the change. Revenge of the Sluts is brilliant for this reason. It shows people of both genders making a difference and refusing to stand for the outdated beliefs that girls should be allowed to be slut-shamed.
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I loved this book! It was full of bad ass teens taking back their power after they had been wronged. I loved the journalism angle of it. I loved the Slut Squad!! I think they were my favorite characters. Great read!

Trigger warnings for cyberbullying, harassment, revenge porn.

When an email gets sent to the entire student body of St. Joseph's High School that includes revealing photos of several girls in the senior class, Eden and her friends intend to figure out who could have done such a thing. Eden uses her journalistic skills to interview students and put together the pieces of the story with the help of several of the victims who have named themselves the Slut Squad. They are determined to catch the person behind the email while also bringing justice to the girls involved.

While I do believe Revenge of the Sluts had a great premise and themes throughout the story, it fell short for me overall. I loved the characters and watching the girls fight for what they believed in, but I just felt the story drag for the first 60% or so. Once I hit that mark, I was able to fly through the rest of the story because I was finally invested, but I just didn't feel like anything really happened for the first part of the story aside from the email getting sent. There was also way too much "telling" what was going on rather than providing visuals through descriptions, which kept me from really getting sucked into the story or captivated by it. It was just okay for me in the end!

A huge thank you to NetGalley and Wattpad Books for the ARC of Revenge of the Sluts by Natalie Walton!

I was intrigued by the title and the blurb of Revenge of the Sluts, but unfortunately the book didn't quite live up to either.
Honestly, the blurb and the title are a bit misleading- Eden, our protagonist, never actually bands together with the seven "sluts", and they don't truly get revenge. I was looking forward to reading about a group of girls brought together after having been victimized by the anonymous Eros. I was excited for some girl power, but other than one or two scenes towards the end, that sadly that didn't happen.

I enjoyed the parts of the story when the characters were interacting with each other, but there was a lot of filler, which I ended up skimming through. A question would be asked by one of the secondary characters and then there would be multiple paragraphs of Eden thinking about things related to the question, and then she'd finally answer- it kind of made the story drag.
Towards the end, when things finally started coming together, was when I got invested. Although I pretty much figured out who the mysterious Eros was by that point, I still enjoyed seeing the way it all fell into place. The ending wrapped up fairly quickly, but I'm glad there was an epilogue- it gave some closure.

The idea of this story was a good one, and it definitely was thought-provoking, it just failed a little in the execution.

I received an ARC of this book thanks to NetGalley and publisher Wattpad Books in exchange for an honest review.
I was immediately captivated by the premise of Revenge of the Sluts. How could I not be with such a provocative title? This is the story of Eden, a high school reporter who gets caught up in a news story when naked pictures of her fellow students are leaked. She is banned from reporting on the issue but is determined to find who is responsible and bring the girls justice.

I was hoping for a little bit more of a team-up from the girls and Eden based on the blurb, and sadly I was disappointed with this aspect. Instead Eden is mostly working alone or observing what the Slut Squad are doing rather than actively teaming up with them herself. I almost wish her best friend Ronnie had been the main character instead because she felt like she had more fire and more of a drive to her character. Eden was likeable but she was also very meek, and a story of this kind needs a passionate protagonist.

Having said that, I loved what we saw of the Slut Squad. Sloane was a fantastic character with the perfect amount of depth. She owned her desire to have sex and also orchestrated most of the interesting protests in this book. Again, she could have made a great protagonist but she was a brilliant side character nonetheless. I wish we'd gotten to know more of the girls in the Slut Squad but she was a good face for the group for sure.

Overall, Revenge of the Sluts raises some good talking points surrounding teenage sexuality and how that sexuality can be used against you through no fault of your own. I felt it covered these topics well and made for an interesting story, I just wish that the feminist angle had been focused on a little bit more. This could have been a story about a really empowering group of girls and instead, it just falls a bit flat. I still recommend it but perhaps set your expectations a little lower than I did,

Overall Rating: 3/5 stars

With a title like Revenge of the Sluts how could I not request access to read this! Upon reading the synopsis I was even more motivated to have this book.

This is such an interesting debut novel from an author focusing on Privacy and Relationships in the digital era. To be clear there are some serious trigger warning related to this book that are prevalent in todays society, particularly with the young people. The two main warnings are:

Cyber Bullying
Revenge Pornography
Victim Blaming

Although these are difficult topics we shouldn’t shy away from them but instead hold open and honest communication about them. Which is part of the reason I loved this book, the author has done a really sound job of weaving victim blaming into the plot and how actually the sharing of the images is a break of trust and privacy between two people.

Don’t get me wrong the Author isn’t openly saying to take these pictures, but simply reminding the reader there is a context to why they were took and basic understanding that when shared they remain private, that no-one has the right to share the pictures with others.

I respect Natalie for writing this book and admire the way in which she has told the story. Our actions have consequences and we need to think about that when doing things, I’m not referring to the taking of pictures but more so what we, as people, do when someone shares something private with us. It isn’t our business to share it with others. I feel that Natalie handled this story amazingly and with sensitivity, not focusing on the ideology of the “girls shouldn’t have sent picture” but on the enter picture and the whole context.

I found the story being set in a High School prevalent as messaging through phones is a primary way that young people maintain their relationships. Due to that I think this book is actually more than a simple YA Contemporary, but a book that can be read by all ages and genders to help understand the impacts of individuals not understanding in full about Privacy, Relationships and Trust. It was educating to see the two sides of the coin, the, unfortunately, inevitable Victim Blaming but also the less seen camaraderie and support.

For characters, I really enjoyed Eden and think she was the perfect choice for the narrator and main character, as a journalist she’s able to present the case on a primarily unbiased view, particularly during her investigation. We are also privvy to her thoughts and opinions on the matter, that she clearly separates from her journalism work but adds to her humanity. Her compassion and empathy towards the 7 victims rubs off on the reader and drives us to continue with the story. Cause lets face it who doesn’t want to find out the person who committed this horrible act.

The 7 girls impacted by the mass email are also extremely well thought out characters, each different in personality, friendship group and place within the senior year. This drives the important point home that there is no one type of person who could share photos, there is no one type of group this could happen too. It could happen to quite literally anyone and reminds us not to judge. All 7 girls are presented to show they are just that, young girls aged 18 experiencing a terrible situation. Having the issue impact a group has also been able to display the impacts of having a support group to help them through as they band together to form the slut squad.

The writing style was easy to follow from being YA, another reason I think this book would be something to help education everyone. Despite the serious topics it contains the overall vibe of the book has a lightness to it that results in the seriousness of what’s happening being conveyed but also keeps the reader engaged, which is something that can be lost in a more adult driven book. This book grabs at your morals and you truly want to know why and how this happens. There was a nice flow to the story which you often get when your reading a book where sleuthing is required as you need to be able to gather all the information that the MC gets to make your own hypothesis.

As I’ve said the plot is exceptionally relevant and it moves at a really nice pace along with Eden’s investigation. One of the things I’m wary of in YA Contemporaries such as this is that the MC tends to have some of their own drama take front and centre, like a big fall out with their best friends or relationship issues. But with Eden this simply wasn’t the case, there was reference to her own life and experiences which helped her understand and move her investigation on but this was all very much a side note next to the main plot line which I really enjoyed.

If you enjoy books like A Good Girls Guide to Murder or books containing teen sleuthing, mystery, who dunnits this is definitely worth a read. It’s worth a read for the topic and content alone in my opinion. I am so grateful that this book caught my eye on Netgalley as it has given me food for thought.

What can I say, except that I was pleasantly surprised by this story.
I was hooked by it from the first page and read this book way past my bedtime. It’s one of those stories where you tell yourself “just one more chapter”.
I find it very important to talk about topics like slut-shaming, cyber bullying from the young days. And in my opinion these topics were covered in this story very well. It infuriates me, that there is still such a huge difference between how women and men are treated in similar situations. Somehow men always wins.
Off course there were some parts that made me give this book 4 stars instead of 5. Firstly I think it could have been a little bit shorter and secondly the ending was a little bit rushed.
So, do I recommend this book? YES, without a doubt.

The story of high school girls getting back at some people who have sent out private photos of them. I feel like in this day of 2021, this isn't that rare of an occurrence, sadly. The story is mostly decent. I did read the book in about 3 sittings. It's a short and easy read. The characters, for the most part, are likeable. At least the females are. It's a female empowerment type book, but I was disappointed with how it all wrapped up.

3/5 Stars

I have been on a big kick of reading books with fairly similar plots: the girls in a high school band together in some sort of rebellion against inappropriate behavior from male students that isn’t addressed by administration. With this one, I felt that a lot of what was being said (by Sloane especially) was important, but I found myself thinking that most people reading this already would know these things. It sort of felt like attending an entry level class.

I also felt that there was a lot of superfluous writing in this. In particular, the book went into a strange amount of detail about uneventful car rides home.

It's been ages since I read any YA mystery fiction books. The last time I read one, I hated it, so I stayed away from them for a while. I received a copy of RotS from @netgalley and I'm so glad I read it. Surprisingly, this has made me realize why I love mysteries so much!
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My Rating: [🌟🌟🌟.75]
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Revenge of the Sluts follows our main character Eden, as she tries to uncover the mystery of an exposing e-mail that has affected the lives of 7 girls, as a lead reporter for her school paper. It's a story about how Eden grows as a character and as a reporter when lives of her friends are involved, and how everyone fights for what they want and what's right. It's a very triggering topic, so make sure to read the blurb and TW before you start
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First, I absolutely loved the way the book started. That intro scene set the mood to the whole story and I was sucked in right away. The character portrayal of Eden was done in a way that it wasn't offensive when she thought about her paper more than the girls, but in a way that showed she was fighting in their behalf. Second, The seven girls squad was an amazing addition and one of my favorite characters in this book was definitely Sloane. She not only took charge of the situation, but she overcame her own inhibitions and helped the other girls who were struggling with the accusations and exposure. I hoped for a pov from her, but it's okay. I still enjoyed reading about her through Eden.
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The character and story development was done well. Although the plot was kinda predictable, it made up for it by the writing style and the characters. For the first book, the author has done an amazing job with the pacing, development and the ending. I personally liked how the book ended. I had few issues with certain scenes and the way something was discussed, but I think overall, it was a solid read and I definitely recommend if you are looking for a good YA mystery fiction!!
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Thank you @wattpadbooks and @netgalley for the e-review copy!
Kindle/ Arc/ Netgalley/ January 2021

Thank you to Wattpad Books for sending me an ARC via netgalley in exchange for an honest review.


CW: sexual violence (revenge porn/nonconsensual pornography) and cyber bullying
These CWs are taken straight out of the front of the book.


4/5


This was a really good book. I thought the author did a really great job of handling and presenting a difficult topic.

It jumps right in with the book starting as an email is sent out to all of the students and faculty at St. Joe’s high school. In the email are 7 different nude photos of girls who go to the school. This sparks a scandal, referred to as “Nudegate”, with the school not doing much of anything, the newspaper trying to cover the story, and the girls who had their photos leaked wanting answers and actions.

Our main character in the book is Eden, and she’s the executive editor for the school newspaper. When the email gets sent out, Eden is put in charge of covering the story as it unfolds. Eden was a really good narrator, and I appreciated the way that she followed the story while still sympathizing with the girls, and remembering that they are human.

I thought the story was really interesting and compelling. I wanted to know who Eros was, and I wanted to know what the connection between the girls was. I thought the ending was really satisfying.

The story moved at a good pace, and the characters were easy to relate to. I liked a lot of the characters that were introduced. I would have liked a little bit more about who the characters were because they felt almost as if they were hitting one note and couldn’t do anything else. We didn’t learn more than was necessary for any of the characters, but it made them feel a little flat at times.

Overall, I thought this was a really well-done book. I’d recommend this one to fans of YA contemporary.

This was a gifted ARC from Wattpad Books through NetGalley in exchange for a review. This review is voluntarily and full of my own personal opinions.

This was a solid 3-3.5 star read for me. I loved the basis for this book and the overall plot of this book but it fell a little flat for me. I loved the way this author set up the premise and the characters we were going to meet. I was let down by the fact that some characters felt more 2-D and unfinished and that the premise seemed to promise more than what was actually given. I think this author has a lot of potential and that this book was full of wonderful ideas but the execution was a bit off. I will be keeping an eye out for this author's future works because I overall did enjoy this book.

*Thank you to NetGalley for providing me with an eARC in exchange for an honest review.*

3.5 stars!! I was definitely drawn to this book based on the title. It's an attention grabber for sure!

When the students of St. Joe's are all simultaneously emailed intimate pictures of seven female students, a school journalist decides to uncover who is behind the anonymous email and how they came into possession of the pictures. Grace sets out to hep these girls get to the bottom of who and why this has taken place.

Throughout the story Grace questions her own past relationship, and the trust and respect she had for her boyfriend at the time, and how things can shift post relationship. She puts herself in the shoes of the seven girls and wonders why they end up being bullied and shamed when not only is it common in these times to send these pictures, but also the recipients are usually begging and requesting these pictures. Why then are only these girls left on the hook.

This book covers a few incredibly relevant topics for todays teens and young adults: Privacy, consent, and victim blaming. It opens a conversation to a common scenario we are seeing more and more. The writing at times wasn't as smooth, and was a bit verbose, but that aside I feel like this is a book that can be relatable and recommended to young adults.

Eden is in class when she gets the email. When everyone gets the email. Someone has mailed an email to everyone at the high school an email with naked pictures of 7 different senior girls. The email was signed Eros, and it was sent to every student and staff and faculty member at St. Joe’s. Eden wasn’t one of the girls in the email, but as Executive Editor of the school newspaper, The Warrior Weekly, she knew that it would be a hot story to cover.

At the newspaper meeting later, she and Editor-in-Chief Ronnie talk about the email and the story possibilities. They are able to put names to all the seniors in the photos and made plans to ask them all for interviews. Most of them don’t want to talk to the press, but Eden is able to talk to a couple of them. They are devastated by the betrayal and the embarrassment, and Eden is tasked with writing an article that sticks to the truth but also be sensitive to the pain these women are feeling.

Meanwhile, the girls in the email decide to fight back. They meet together for support and form the Slut Squad, to show those who are trying to bully and shame them that they will not be silenced. While Eden admires them and wants this to be part of the story, she also wants to know what the administrators and local law enforcement are trying to do to help the girls and punish Eros.

After they publish the first story about “Nudegate,” Ronnie and Eden find out exactly what the administrators want to do about what’s happening. They want to cover it up. The principal specifically tells them that they can’t publish any more stories about the email without getting her approval on it first. As for the police, all the seniors in the email were 18, and there are no local or state laws where they are against revenge porn, so law enforcement can’t help.

It’s up to the Slut Squad and the reporters to figure it out, all by themselves. And Eden takes that role seriously. She refuses to let the story die until she writes it all the way to the end.

Revenge of the Sluts looks at important issues of teenagers sending nude photos of themselves, of them having sex, of bullying, cyber bullying, and revenge porn. It also asks bigger questions about the double standard between how men and women are treated as sexual beings (especially in high school), and the repercussions of putting something so personal into the control of another person. The story is interesting, the characters are dynamic, and the questions of fairness and morality, of justice and trust, are blended into the story with craft, so it doesn’t read as a morality play.

I really liked Revenge of the Sluts. I got carried away with the story, but it also gave me a lot to think about. I did feel like there could have been a wider focus, more action from the adults in the story, but when I found out that author Natalie Walton wrote this as an undergrad, just a few years out of high school herself, I understood. She’s a great writer already. The years in front of her will grant her that larger perspective, giving her future work a depth to match her strong style. I look forward to reading her next book.

Egalleys for Revenge of the Sluts were provided by Wattpad Books through NetGalley, with many thanks.