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The Women Could Fly

Megan Giddings
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The Women Could Fly

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2022

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Megan Giddings

The Women Could Fly

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2022
Book Details
Pages

288

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Fantasy

Horror & Suspense

Science Fiction
Setting

United States • Near Future

Topic
Gender & Feminism

LGBTQ+
Publication Year

2022

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

In The Women Could Fly by Megan Giddings, readers follow a woman named Josephine Thomas, who grapples with societal expectations, personal identity, and the mysterious disappearance of her mother. Set in a world where witchcraft is both feared and regulated, the narrative explores themes of freedom, control, and the societal pressures facing women.

Mysterious

Contemplative

Dark

Melancholic

Fantastical

Reviews & Readership

3.8

7,798 ratings

56%

Loved it

32%

Mixed feelings

12%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

The Women Could Fly by Megan Giddings is celebrated for its imaginative blend of dystopian elements and feminist themes. Reviewers praise its richly drawn characters and social commentary. However, some find the pacing uneven and the plot less focused. Overall, it's an engaging read that provokes thought on autonomy and societal norms.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Women Could Fly?

A reader who enjoys The Women Could Fly by Megan Giddings is likely interested in dystopian narratives with feminist themes, exploring societal control and personal freedom. Fans of Margaret Atwood's The Handmaid's Tale and Octavia Butler's Kindred would be drawn to its blend of speculative fiction and social commentary.

3.8

7,798 ratings

56%

Loved it

32%

Mixed feelings

12%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

288

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Fantasy

Horror & Suspense

Science Fiction
Setting

United States • Near Future

Topic
Gender & Feminism

LGBTQ+
Publication Year

2022

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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