This idea came to me 2 years ago and I never thought it would come together as great as it did. The amount of other book bloggers that participated and helped create some absolutely outstanding content. I was blown away with the creative idea that came out through February 2019. I wanted to start this year with a look back at the greatness that came from Fierce Female Reads February 2019 and also showcase some fun that was the Fierce Female Reads Fall Featurette !
What does “Fierce Female” mean to you?
The book community shared what they thought it meant to be a fierce female. Its great to see the similarities and differences and just really drives home that there is not one set definition to what qualifies someone as a fierce female. Everyone holds different values and perspectives and that doesn’t mean we don’t all have some fierceness inside us!
I think when most people think of a “fierce female” that they usually have to be a fighter or the chosen one to save their kingdom etc and don’t get me wrong, I love a female character who can fight but I wish this wouldn’t devalue other fierce females like Kady from Illuminae who is smart, sassy and a brilliant quick thinker, Starr Carter from The Hate You Give who is incredibly brave and determined to stand up for the truth and what she believes in, Hermione Granger, Elizabeth Bennet, Romy Silvers and Tessa Grey, these are just some of my all time favourite people fierce females.
A fierce female is a multifaceted woman who works to empower herself and empower others. She isn’t afraid to acknowledge her fear, her doubts and her insecurities; but she tries so hard to be brave and courageous. She works hard and is unflinching in the belief of her personal values. Although she may tremble in the face of her fear, she will do so with her head held high, ready to tackle the situation. The Fierce Female is within all of us. She basically slays everyday and takes names.
To see more check out the post: What Defines Being A Fierce Female
What/Who is a Fierce Female?
Are you looking for great fierce female read recommendations? If so I will hook you up with all of the resources! So many book bloggers contributed and of course have increased my personal TBR pile!
Sarah developed a great list of 10 Unexpected Fierce Female Characters, like I said everyone has a different definition and perspective but we are all fierce! It was fun to read through Sarah’s list and learn about some fierce females I had never identified before!
Kim introduced us to some of those represented Fierce Female Characters in Historical Fiction, in her post! I have to say for me when I think of fierce females my mind does not first jump to historical fiction, but I definitely have some of these on my TBR!
Some more Fierce Female love and great recommendations were shared from many in the book community.
Elizabeth @ Redgal Musings “Favorite Fierce Females We Should All Fangirl Over”
Amanda @ Classy x Book Reviews “Favorite Fierce Females”
Kristen @ Timofeevbooks” Favorite Fierce Female Characters”
Alyssa @ Reading, Reading, Reading “Favorite Fierce Female Characters in YA”
Stephanie @ Holed Up In A Book ” Female Badass-y Books“
Cait @ Functionally Fictional ” Top 10 Fierce Females With Power”
Rachael & Jaclyn @ Pingel Sisters “Fierce Female Reads: Nonfiction Books With Strong Female Leads“
Kate @ Cover to Cover Lit “Fierce Females in Urban Fantasy”
A Deeper Look Into A Fierce Female
I thought there was some great exploration of not only fierce female characters but the authors that write them! I think it is also important to spend time identifying those authors who write fantastic and dynamic fierce females as well as fierce themselves!
Jenny @ Functionally Fictional“Tamora Pierce: Fighting for Feminism in Medieval Fantasy”
Allie @ Allieereads “To Be Fierce: Nalini Singh’s Guildhunter Novels And The Portrayal Of Warrior Women”
Kim @ Writer Side Of Life ” Top Female Sci Fi Writers”
Make sure to join us over the month and share your love of Fierce Females!
Join the conversation on social media by using #fiercefemalereads
Follow @fierce_reads for updates, twitter chats and readathon information!
1 comment