Honestly, I started reading this book and was confused at the extent of sexism that was in the town in this book, East Rockport. But as I continued to read, I realized, once again, how privileged I am. I live in a big city, not a small town. Feminism is the norm here. But not in East Rockport. Moxie really opened my eyes to the ultra-conservative nature of rural and small-town U.S. Whenever I have thought of Texas, I've only really thought of Austin because that's only ever where I go when I visit since I have family there. And Austin is progressive! But I've heard of the Texan stereotypes and sort of felt a confusion surrounding them. I've never thought of Texas as the 'deep south' despite the fact that it's the southernmost U.S. And yet. I was blind and now I see. Thank you, Jennifer Mathieu. You have inspired me!
The only reason I gave this four and not five stars was because it lasted too short (nooo!!), although I suppose some people like that sort of thing, where you fly through a book in one sitting. Additionally, I thought that if Viv, the MC, was a WOC or lesbian, the story could have had another perspective, although the story does briefly address those issues as well. Anyway. It was a great book! READ THIS!