Feminist Fiction Friday: Shipped by Angie Hockman
I've decided to share some awesome feminist quotes, works, art, etc. every Friday. This week, I'm featuring a passage from the novel, Shipped by Angie Hockman . First, I will share my thoughts on this novel. Let me just tell you... it was deceiving. At first glance, the premise sounds like a simple enemies to lovers plot, with a paradise backdrop. In reality, it was an earnest, heartfelt and raw relationship that blossomed between long distance coworkers who challenged and irked each other, into something much more. The fiery tension between the main characters, Graeme and Henley, is more competitive than outright hostility or animosity, which was a nice change of pace. They challenge each other, force one another to dig deep and work harder. This book is also about the struggle women face in the workplace. This is an all too honest and accurate portrayal of how women already begin starting to climb the cooperate ladder with weights strapped to their ankles and a...