Woman of the Hour
Fifty Tales of Longing and Rebellion

I really enjoyed reading this book, it was a great collection of stories and thought it worked well in the theme of the collection. I was engaged with the different sections and enjoyed how different it worked overall. Claire Polders was able to create unique stories and was glad it was so well done......more

I am generally not a re-reader, but these pieces beg to be reread, and I have done so. It's not just because they are short, like prose poems, like confetti, or glitter bombs, or black licorice jellybeans, or like little orgasms at work (a reference from one of the pieces - read it!). The brevity ma......more

This book was a hit AND a miss for me. So many good stories and interesting characters were cut after TWO pages. Way too short! Many times I longed to read on. I liked the recurring theme of Woman of the Hour/Day/Week etc. As will happen with 50 stories, there were some that didn’t grab me and some......more

This short story collection was an interesting read—quietly provocative and reflective in tone. I wouldn’t say every piece resonated with me, but Woman of the Hour is definitely the kind of book you need to read slowly, with space to pause and sit with what you’ve just read. Some of my favorites incl......more

Sharp, Lyrical Flash Fiction with themes of female strength, survival, and connection. This one is perfect for readers who want impact full short stories. Thank you to BookSiren & The Author for the ARC, I am leaving this review voluntarily with my honest opinion.  A girl who turns into a fox to save......more