Except that we all know that society still believes there is something wrong with young women (especially teens) owning their sexuality, enjoying sex, and having casual sexual encounters. But then again, she’s eighteen, legally an adult, and can do whatever she wants. But then again, she’s only 18 and has had more sexual encounters than hot dinners at this point.

Izzy is a bone fide slut, and that’s where I am so conflicted about this book.īecause Izzy’s right: she’s not hurting anyone, she’s just having some fun. And it’s not like it’s Izzy’s first time, or her only time that night. Olive didn’t have sex, while Izzy definitely does. So I was intrigued to read a book where slut-shaming took centre stage via revenge porn, and to add extra conflict, because it involved a VIP’s son, it became a national scandal.Įxcept there is one major difference between Easy A and The Exact Opposite of Okay. I love the film Easy A, starring Emma Stone as a high schooler who allows boys to ruin her reputation by claiming they had sex with her in return for gift cards. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review. I received a copy of this book from Edelweiss in exchange for an honest review. Izzy may be determined not to let anyone else define who she is, but that proves easier said than done when it seems like everyone has something to say about her. Only it doesn’t.Īnd while she’s used to laughing her way out of any situation, as she finds herself first the center of high school gossip and then in the middle of a national scandal, it's hard even for her to find humor in the situation. Izzy is certain that the whole thing will blow over and she can get back to worrying about how she doesn’t reciprocate her best friend Danny’s feelings for her and wondering how she is ever going to find a way out of their small town. But after she’s caught in a compromising position with the son of a politician, it seems like everyone around her is eager to give her a new label: slut. Genres: Contemporary, Girls & Women, Young Adultīuy from Amazon | Buy from The Book Depository | Publisher pageīitingly funny and shockingly relevant, The Exact Opposite of Okay is a bold, brave, and necessary read for fans of Louise O'Neill and Jennifer Mathieu.Įighteen-year-old Izzy O’Neill knows exactly who she is-a loyal friend, an aspiring comedian, and a person who believes that milk shakes and Reese’s peanut butter cups are major food groups. Published on June 11th 2019 (first published March 8th 2018) The Exact Opposite of Okay by Laura Steven

The exact opposite of okay