What if a viral pandemic put women in charge of the planet? Athena Vosh lives just like any other teenager from the year 2099. She watches reality shows with her friends, eats well, and occasionally wonders to herself: what would life be like if men were still alive? It has been almost 50 years since an experimental virus accidentally killed all the men on earth. However, a controversial project is currently underway to bring men back. There’s just one catch. The project has been sabotaged. “One of the Best Books of 2019” – Kirkus Reviews (starred review) We’ve got a little bit of everything: fiction, nonfiction, YA, speculative fiction, comics, a little romance, and a lot of queerness. These books feature women who took charge by force, women who grew into their leadership roles, and women who stepped up begrudgingly and found they were pretty good at being a boss. Check out these books to celebrate the HBICs that make the world go round, and to gain a little inspiration to find your own inner boss. We hope you enjoyed this list of books where women take charge! Looking for more? Try these other recommendations from Book Riot:24 Popular Books by Women Writers from Around the World5 Inspiring New Books to Read During Women’s History Month7 of the Best Books About Women in Politics50 Must-Read Novels About Older Women
