A well done book talking, discussing, sharing, reminding and teaching that women face, many of them very day things.
I really liked how this book was made up and how the topics where discussed.
I liked how the author presented the book, included lists and quotes and really made the book accessiable for basically every reader.

I also think the cover art and title are quiet catching and might draw in a few readers to see what it is about that might not normally grantigste towards nonfiction books.

Very well done. I highly recommend it.

A good book to introduce the concept of feminism and preconceptions for young girls/woman. However, this is not an extensive guide to feminism.

Full review to be posted soonish.

I would like to thank the publisher and netgalley for providing me a free copy in exchange for an honest review.

Women Don't Owe You Pretty by Florence Given is definitely a feminist book that every woman, from teenagers to young adult to older women, should read and/or listen to.

It delves into how much we, as women, are conditioned, judged and shaped by society, by things that we are taught, be that by parents or educators or by friends, that can just be completely wrong and even harmful.

This book is about empowerment, about being yourself and not becoming what others expect or think you should be. Your appearance, your beliefs, your habits, what you do or don’t do. No one gets to tell you who YOU should be but yourself.

This book also goes into how we should support one another rather than have detrimental and judgmental attitudes towards other women. Not to mention stop having the mindset of “I’m not like other girls”, because that is just, essentially, saying that ‘other girls’ are or act in a wrong way.

If we learned to treat one another with more respect since a young age, maybe we could avoid a lot of judgement and bad behaviours that can really harm someone’s life, emotionally and even physically.

I listened to this book while reading it as well, seeing as the audiobook is narrated by the author and is extremely easy to get through, even if it does touch on some serious (and possibly triggering) subjects, like body image, language and sexual assault/abuse.

At the end of the day, I truly believe everyone can benefit from reading or listening to this book, men included (yes, men too!), so that we can all be better people starting from a young age or to change some mindsets or attitudes we have established in our lives that are just not ok and not acceptable.


Thank you kindly to NetGalley and the publishers for allowing me to read and listen to this book in exchange for opinion and honest review.

#WomenDontOweYouPretty #NetGalley #FlorenceGiven #Feminism

Ok, this is... not a extensive guide to feminism, but rather a short introduction to modern social justice and political correctness? Which isn't bad, especially as a book gift for friends you feel are opening themselves up for self-improvement. Women Don't Owe You Pretty touches on a variety of topics (the male gaze, the privilege of "prettiness", consent), but should be considered the mere basics, for the youngest of adults.

Besides, the writer almost exclusively depends on her own "life experience" and anecdotes to deliver her messagea, which feels a little odd considering that she wrote this book in her very early twenties. Looking at her website, it looks just like a marketplace for her book merchandise, and that does feel a little off to me. Ooof. Nothing wrong with her book's over-all content at least, I guess.

Thank you NetGalley for this Arc in exchange for an honest review.

Woman don’t owe you pretty is a short introduction into the world of feminism that I would recommend mainly for young girls as a lot of the information felt a little obvious.

That being said, the artwork felt fresh and beautiful, and I liked the fact that as a young white women Given took the time to discuss her own privilege.

This book has made a big splash and has people talking about feminism, that isn’t a bad thing.

A short, well presented guide to being a modern woman, and encourages us to throw out our preconceived notions of what it means to be beautiful.

I found this book to be refreshing as it is different to what I typically read, and I appreciated how it challenged me to rethink what I thought about myself and others and how I relate to them. I also really loved the illustrations that go with the book - they compliment it really nicely and the whole look is very aesthetically pleasing.

I also felt that I identified with the author immediately and that conversational tone was initially engaging. I liked that it didn't feel too bogged down with statistics or anything like that, as in my experience I have found that sometimes similar books can be a bit that way. I did find though that it did become a little samey and I did struggle to get through to the end.

My only other criticism is that the book didn't feel hugely unique or groundbreaking - a lot of the ideas presented are available elsewhere and are kind of common knowledge, but if it is really and entry into feminism you are looking for, then this book may be good for you. It also seems to be pitched a little young for me but again, that's just a personal thing.

“You don’t owe prettiness to anyone. Not to your boyfriend/spouse/partner, not to your co-workers, especially not to random men on the street. You don’t owe it to your mother, you don’t owe it to your children, you don’t owe it to civilization in general. Prettiness is not a rent you pay for occupying a space marked ‘female’”.

— Erin McKean

Florence Given is a young, sassy and determined UK-based writer, illustrator and social activist. Her debut book, a 𝘚𝘶𝘯𝘥𝘢𝘺 𝘛𝘪𝘮𝘦𝘴 bestseller, ‘Women Don’t Owe You Pretty’ is a feminist primer providing an accessible entry point into progressive feminism.

It’s important to remember that this 𝘪𝘴 a ‘primer’ for people who know very little about feminism but who wish to learn more. It is 𝘯𝘰𝘵, and doesn’t claim to be, an academic breakdown of feminist critical theory. Given writes about self-acceptance, protecting one’s energy, overcoming insecurity projection, setting and maintains boundaries, the tendency to find comfort in other women's flaws, how to recognize the male gaze, rape culture and other toxic cultural baggage while embracing sex and body positivity.

I believe ‘Women Don’t Owe You Pretty’ would be a good read for anyone who struggles engaging with feminism (for example, fathers, mothers who fear the big F word, your husband, boyfriend, or male friends.) I’m quite sure my father would have rolled his eyes, pretending not to be extremely nervous about
the illustrations.

The book is well written, easy to read and cleverly illustrated. The cover and pages are colourful and eye-catching. The illustrations are inclusive, however, I believe the book would be stronger with interviews or stories by marginalized women discussing issues that don’t pertain to the author’s life, such as multiracial, transgender, disabled and fat-shaming experiences.

Only through third party information am I aware of the controversy surrounding ‘Women Don’t Owe You Pretty’, so I will not be adding my two cents to the furor.

‘Women Don’t Owe You Pretty’ is not without flaws but I 𝘥𝘰 believe it is volume that should be in every school and public library. At 13-years-old, if I’d had the opportunity to read Given’s book, it would have saved me much rage and frustration and many tears.

A huge thank you to @NetGalley and @AndrewsMcMeel for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

An amazing feminist read from an honestly refreshing perspective. Adored, loved, and would recommend to everyone!

I came across this book on Youtube and I was so intrigued. So glad I could pick it up on Netgalley! I think this is an important work we all need to read!
Definitely recommend!!!!!!!!!!!!

This is one of the few nonfiction novels written by a white author that acknowledges their own privilege. They included a section where you can assess your own privilege based on topics which do intermingle with one another. However, my main criticism of this novel would be the lack of factual information or cited sources needed to validate some of their suggestions. This read more like an extended Instagram post than a piece of literature. I also found that a lot of the pictures used would be embedded in the middle of a sentence which made it frustrating to flip back and forth between pages. I get that they want to showcase their artwork but a lot of it didn't seem purposeful. The images became more of a distraction from any point they were trying to make.

This book serves as a primer to feminism and covers various topics, such as sexism, sexual assault, toxic masculinity, the male gaze, and women finding their power and identity in the midst of it.

As we don’t shy away from the tough conversations here, there was so much that resonated with me from this one. But (we knew this was coming), it’s a solidly white feminist take. I had to reflect on why it felt so comfortable, as well as do some research afterwards.

There have been discussions about this book borrowing heavily from the thought work of Black women, and in particular Chidera Eggerue. I’ll be looking to read her books, What a Time to Be Alone and How to Get Over a Boy, soon for more perspective.

Many thanks to NetGalley, the author, and the publisher, for sharing this book with me. All thoughts are my own.

First of all, I want to thank NetGalley and the publisher for allowing me to read the book.

Before finding this book I didn't know who Florence Given was, so I must admit that she has been a pleasant surprise. As many others have already said, I would have enjoyed it when I was younger. It is very interesting, but not 100% new to me.
Of course, I have enjoyed reading it, also cause of the illustrations. They are amazing! I love the style used by the author.
I would recommend it to someone who is approaching feminism for the first time.

I was drawn to this book by the title - clearly a feminist read - and the design - a bit psychedelic. I didn't know Florence Given at all.

The messages of this book are great. For instance: you are the love of your life and you deserve to be treated likewise. Anybody who doesn't treat you correctly is out of your life. Dot.
The book is divided in 21 parts; I thought it well-structured and really interesting. I still learnt things I didn't know about some of the subjects broached (feminism, of course, but also racism, homophobia, transphobia, sexual assault, toxic relationships, and so on). I could have got more from this book at the beginning of my feminist journey; most of the things were recaps, and that feels good because it means I moved forward!
I also loved the art throughout the book!

But, here comes the reason why it's a 4 (even maybe more of a 3.5) instead of a 5-star read: I had a hard time with the tone. I liked that it was written in the second person, but something was off for me. It felt aggressive instead of comforting. It felt shaking instead of stroking. And maybe that was the intention after all. But I didn't like that. And I didn't 100% agree with everything that was said.
Then, there are also some speech mannerisms in there, typical of social medias. I never read a book that used this kind of verbal tics, and I cringed a bit.
Lastly, there were some repetitions: it felt like pounding to hammer something in the reader's brain and I hate that.


So, it was a good read that I would recommend!

I love the cover of this book so much! The author also is very talented when it comes to all of the pretty artwork that is in the book. I tried to read this book several times, but unfortunately I put it on my DNF shelf. A lot of the chapters do not pertain to where I am at in life as a wife and special needs mom. I did like the chapters about your time being valuable and whatnot. I just think this wasn’t my cup of tea, but women in their 20s will see more value into this!

Honestly, this should be mandatory reading. I don’t even know where to begin….but this book was amazing. It covered so many aspects of feminism, while also touching on other minority communities as well. It said some very important things about body image, queer women, and self-love as a few examples. I found myself screenshotting almost every other page, because of the thought-provoking quotes that I wanted to remember or share with someone.

I thought I was a feminist before I read this, but oh boyyyy was there room to grow. I learnt a ton from this novel and it seriously changed my outlook on life. I highly recommend this to every single teenager or adult who likes to read!! It’s out now in both the US and the UK!

A good guide to feminism with pretty graphics throughout. It's like talking to a friend, very conversational and condensed so that you are not overwhelmed with information.

Wow!! This book has such an amazing design that almost draws you to it. Its so empowering and inspirational and those illustrations are stunning.

Thank you to Netgalley for providing me with a copy of Women Don't Owe You Pretty in exchange for an honest review!

In a society that punishes you either way, the only option is to do what makes you happy.


Women Don't Owe You Pretty doesn't provide anyone with any experience in feminism anything new. If you've read a book on the subject, then you probably already know what's within these pages. However, the writing is very chill and offers a very basic understanding for those just getting into it. Plus, there are illustrations throughout the book that I absolutely vibed with.

After recently breaking up with my significant other in order to focus on me, this book truly validated my thoughts & feelings on relationships. For me, it was definitely a perfect time to pick up this book.

One of my major complaints is that this book is very repetitive, but again, if you're newer to feminism then it's still worth picking up.

This book offers a crash course on feminism and reminds you to check your privileges. The writing is uneven at places but generally funny and easy to leaf through. I didn't get any new concepts out of the book but I think this would be a good introduction to a younger audience.