However, it does not mean that the conversation should be dismissed entirely. It still raises questions regarding the promotion of white voices, the cruel responses that have been produced online and white women’s place in explaining intersectional feminism.

An aspect of the book that really challenged my thinking was the chapter on ‘are they intimidating or am I intimidated’. It encouraged me to question how I viewed other women in my life. I also reflected upon my own internalised misogyny, and how it’s common amongst women to weaponise another woman’s flaws to make themselves feel better.’ In a foreshadowing of the claims to surface months later, Chidera specifically stated: “I feel a lot of my sentiments and style of delivery have been gentrified and put in your book.” Florence responded to Chidera saying: “You’ve outright denied my entire reality, multiple times in your messages.”What was most important is that Given does not shame people for this, she merely points it out and gives us the tools to begin the unlearning process.

It is comforting that Given admitted she had also been complicit in upholding unrealistic standards in the past, because, well, haven’t we all? They also stated that while they worked with Chidera, they “relentlessly championed the importance of her voice and believed in her work” At the stage I’m at in life it wasn’t particularly anything new, but reaffirming and empowering to read all the same. 16-18 year old me really needed it though and I’d recommend it to anyone.’Both women are online influencers and feminists, who spread similar messages of body positivity and self love. Eggergue has highlighted similarities between the content of their books, but she also points to similarities in the books’ covers and styles.

Florence Given said “women don’t owe you pretty,” and you know what? She’s right and she should say it again. If there was a genre titled ‘books you didn’t know you needed’, this one would be the first one on the list. At the absolute heart of this book, Florence aims to challenge sexist, racist and outdated narratives that we are fed by our patriarchal society. Women Don’t Owe You Pretty has occupied a space in the Sunday Times top five for twelve consecutive weeks since its publication. Florence Given’s debut book combines thought-provoking essays alongside her original illustrations. Both works have large print, pink and orange colour themes and bold patterns. Eggergue likens the title of Given’s book with a chapter of her own, ‘I do not owe anybody pretty’. Chidera claimed that Florence’s new book, Women Don’t Owe You Pretty ,‘”looks the same” as her 2018 book, What a Time To Be Alone. Given paints herself as a survivor, harnessing the language of victimhood. This statement appeared following her disappearance from the platform in December 2020, after Chidera Eggerue (AKA The Slumflower) accused Florence Given of copying her work. Eggerue pointed out significant similarities between Given’s Women Don’t Owe You Prettyand her own book, How to Get Over a Boy. Both books were published in 2020.

Annotating the screenshots, Chidera said: “For everyone asking why I am only just speaking up now, I already spoke to Floss in June. She just carried on.