Chris

I have a lot of feelings about this one. I loved the premise and what it stood for. I loved the ending especially around page 430. Did I love the way the MC went about things? No. I do have bias though.

During my undergraduate years, I was initiated into my fraternity. I hold my chapter and organization to high standard even almost a decade since graduating. The Greek System has A LOT of work to do. I am ever so thankful that my chapter had members from various backgrounds and not just the “straight, white, Christian frat bro” stereotype.

Frat Girl had flaws. It also really tackled important issues though within Greek Life. If the system wants to survive, it must grow and evolve. If it continues with the stereotypical behaviors, it will collapse and be a thing of the past. We should be applying our ideals, mottos, and ritual to all that fit and not just a select few.

With that, I hope Greek members read this. It provides a glimpse into what a future could truly hold. To my brothers around the world, IHSV. I love you all. Continue to be the force of change that I know you can be.

Actual 4.5

I was very skeptical of this book at first. Everyone was saying how good it was and by 25% I was feeling not drawn to it. However, I kept reading out of intrigue and I'm so glad I did! What a phenomenal book!

Is this a bit cringe and uncomfortable? Totally. However looking past the uncomfortable, the author does a great job at weaving a story together. My biggest complaint (again looking past the uncomfortable) is that the ending was just so flat compared to the rest of the book.

I don't normally write reviews that are negative, but I'm making the exception here. What the hell did I read? I felt this had more shaming in it than anything else. Bareback? Shame. Cruising? Shame. Gay? Shame. Also sex with animals? Yeah sure that's okay. This book seemed less of manual to gay sex and more like internalized homophobia piece. The ONLY redeeming quality were the drawings because they were gorgeous and well done.