«A raw, unflinching verse novel for 14+ filled with white-hot, justified rage»

Guardian

«There is disillusionment and frustration alongside the desire to improve the world, and an awareness that speaking up is often punished. Yet even if silence is more tempting, Reid reminds us, it is dangerous in its own way; "silence is / a sea of drowning / girls." An angry, yet hopeful, call-to-arms.»

Irish Times

«Activist achieves the perfect balance between heartbreak and hope in a compulsive and beautifully written story. I want girls to read this, I want boys to read it. I want it to be required reading for teachers, heads and parents everywhere!»

Teri Terry, author

«I devoured every word in an evening, the power of it resonating in my core. It left me trembling.»

Kathryn Evans, YA author

«I cannot wait to get this incredible and inspiring book into the hands of young people. Louisa Reid writes with such poetic beauty and yet there is a raw power to the words too. Just stunning!»

King’s Chester School Librarian

«Powerful and passionate, Activist embraces the fury of young women who refuse to be silenced. An anthem to raising your voice, to standing your ground and to the friends who help you find hope where none seemed possible. Exquisite.»

Amy Beashel, author

«Strong, heartfelt and oh so powerful...Louisa's ability to play with language, to write so succinctly with such depth is wonderful.»

Emma Perry, author

«Raw and heart-rending, inspirational and hopeful, Louisa Reid's Activist is a beautiful, vital book with the power to help readers mend, make readers mad, and make readers rise. An empowering novel-in-verse about speaking up and refusing to be kept down by the individuals and institutions that perpetuate misogyny.»

Lovereading

«An insightful yet gritty look into the day-to-day problems women face, this is a must-read for all.»

The Sun