Not Here To Be Liked

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Desi is an overachiever in all aspects, but an ultimate failure when it comes to love in Maurene Goo’s I Believe In a Thing Called Love. I loved the discussions around the male gaze, double standards of behaviour, and even cultural and generational divides when it comes to beliefs around feminism and the role of women. Not Here to Be Liked is a fierce coming of age story that had me cheering! Michelle Quach deftly explores intersectional feminism, first love, and complicated family relationships with honesty and heart." Elise Bryant, author of Happily Ever Afters

i thought a sound plot of the book would be for Eliza to realize she lost not because of Len being a guy, but instead being supportive of him and realizing she can learn how to be a more understanding leader from him... but NOOOOoooo

Armistice Day: A Collection of Remembrance - Spark Interest and Educate Children about Historical Moments Equal parts funny and thought-provoking, Not Here to Be Liked deftly explores the joys and complexities of feminism, family, and first romance. Eliza isn’t here to be liked, but you’ll fall in love with her—and Michelle Quach’s bright new voice—all the same. Katie Henry essentially, it's not like by the end of the book eliza is a superhero who shifted how people think and changed the world forever and ever. (i mean, i wish.) in fact, it's interesting how the book is concluded; it's not pessimistic but hopeful and it's exactly what makes this story deeply realistic. it's done extremely well, with excellent execution in my opinion, and i applaud michelle quach for writing this fantastic debut novel. i cannot wait to read more from her!

I SHARE A BEDROOM WITH MY OLDER SISTER KIM, which wouldn’t be a problem except she has this habit of making a face whenever I walk in. The ROMANCE, it was sooooo cute. Len was a bit hot and cold so wasn’t sure where it was going but the development throughout the book was wonderful, and I loved them together! I didn’t expect the book to be so good, based on the summary, so I’m so happy to hear that you loved it as much as you did. I’m definitely adding this book and putting it to the top of my list. Hope you’re doing well 🙂 xx Deeply insightful and completely entertaining from start to finish—just like its heroine. Eliza Quan is my new favorite feminist.”— Misa Sugiura, author of This Time Will Be Different Now, I don’t believe in self-aggrandizing, never have. You’re only as good as your facts, I like to say, in journalism and in life. Here are mine:

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The worst thing was that even after hooking up and after Eliza starts feeling bad for making him the evil one, she never apologizes and still treats Len like shit in public. Sure, she gives him a heads-up about the walk out she planned to protest against him, but that's it. No, Sorry everyone hates you because I told them you are a misogynistic ass, which is obviously a lie! Amid this growing tension, the school asks Eliza and Len to work side by side to demonstrate civility. But as they get to know one another, Eliza feels increasingly trapped by a horrifying realization—she just might be falling for the face of the patriarchy himself. I absorbed this book, I could not put it down. Whilst there is a warning in the synopsis of this book for an unlikable female character, Eliza grew on me regardless. I loved how she questioned her values and was constantly growing throughout the story., She was a strong independent female character and I found myself rooting for her. Whilst this book was just told from Eliza’s perspective, I would have loved to see Len’s and how he felt at certain points of this story. He was a very interesting character and I really liked what we saw of him. what had me baffled was mostly the feminism part, because some quotes are okay like some commentary from Eliza’s sister and mom, but then it’s all centered around Eliza who truly misses the point throughout the whole book. i can explain a little below...