A graphic novel that pokes fun at the men throughout history that tried to keep women in an inferior place and the kick-butt women that fought against them? Yes please!!

This is history lesson in its purest form but is made much more fun to read because of the format. As a reader that LOVES non-fiction pertaining to women's history, this was a light and fun way to learn about well known but also lesser known women throughout history that fought against societal norms to advance the cause of women being treated as equals. This book angered me because of the simple minded men that rallied against equal treatment of women, (and the reminder that this continues today) but then filled me with hope seeing how women have always persevered against the patriarchy (and we will continue to fight).

Thank you to NetGalley for an Advanced Reader Copy in exchange for my honest review.

A history of patriarchal ideas along with women that tried to smash the patriarchy, all in graphic novel form! I loved this so much! The illustrations are great as well as the ideas within. I definitely think girls should read this to understand society better and to learn that being a woman means being strong.

Thanks to the publishers and Netgalley for my copy in exchange for a honest review.

This was a very fun & informative graphic novel. It teaches about powerful women throughout history. My favorite story was the one about Hatshepsut a pharaoh in Egypt.

I highly recommend this book. It’s a fast & fun read.

This was an informative and eye-opening look at how historical forces have shaped society’s treatment of women up until modern times. This book is helpful for all people, from those who know just a little about women’s rights to people who have a strong understanding of the history of feminism. I liked that the book focused on some well known terms and figures but also dove into some lesser known historical examples.

Dont’ be turned off by the title. This is not a book about *how* to take down the patriarchy, but rather a book about the history of how others have tried to circumvent the patriarchy. This is not so much a *how to* book, but *how it was* and *how it could be*.

With over 100 snippets of famous and infamous women who have gone against the rules, any which way they could, this is a very enlightening book. There are fascinating stories of women like Germaine De Staël, who ran salons and had the audacity to tell Napoleon how he should run his campaigns, which got her sent into exile.

We also learn about Hatshepsut, a pharaoh who also happened to be a woman, but dressed as a man, all the way down to wearing a fake beard.

There was also Queen Charlotte of Sweden, who gave up the crown rather then have to marry, and went around dressed in masculine clothes.

With a style of story telling and drawing that reminds one of Kate Beaton, this amusing historical look at strong women is a joy to read. Translated from the Norwegian.

Thanks to Netgalley for making this book available for an honest review. It is coming out October 3rd, 2023. Highly recommended.