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The Heroine Challenge Woman Warrior:
25/30
Outsider/Rebel/Bluestocking Heroine -
Tough, self-sufficient, self-thinking woman who will not conform just because she's told to by others or because society dictates it. A person who wishes to control her is barking up the wrong tree.
1. Blood of the Earth 22/3/17
2. All I Want 2/4/17
3. Tempt The Boss 12/4/17
Wallflower Heroine -
Plain looking an overlooked by most but an extraordinary type of woman that excels at everything but small talk. Needs someone who can look beyond the surface and see her inner beauty.
1. It's in His Kiss 12/3/17
2. Twist 13/4/17
3. A Humble Heart 3/5/17
Professional Heroine -
Sometimes mistaken as being a bitch for using her authority, but she just knows how to handle people and will not be pushed around. Needs someone not intimidated by her brain or her authority and can give as good as they take.
1. Running Mate 14/3/17
2. Hitched: Volume Two 9/4/17
3. The Play Mate 17/4/17
Rich Girl Heroine -
Rich and smart and a little spoiled, but has a good heart. Needs someone who'll appreciate her for her and not her money.
1. Below Deck 20/3/17
2.Walk of Shame 18/4/17
Brainiac Heroine -
Smarter than your average bear and willing to use that to her advantage. Needs someone that will not be intimidated by her brain and can hold their own.
1. Moonshadow 1/4/17
2. Ryker 8/7/17
Spinster Heroine -
Thought to be too old to ever marry, but possesses hidden passion and is too smart to settle for anything less than she deserves. She needs someone that has it all.
Woman Warrior/Kick-Butt Heroine -
Tough, self-sufficient, uncompromising and needs someone that won't change her and accepts her the way she is -faults & all.
1. Twice Tempted 4/3/17
2. The Unyielding 4/4/17
3. Mister Moneybags 11/4/17
Minx/She-Devil Heroine -
Mischievous, feisty, and self-thinking. Will give a person a run for their money and will be well worth it.
1. Still the One 5/3/17
2. The Hot One 7/3/17
3. Paper Princess 14/4/17
Girl Next Door Heroine -
She's pretty, smart, sweet, wholesome, but somewhat naïve. Most likely to fall for the boy next store.
1. Oracle's Moon 10/3/17
2. Ruby Red 27/3/17
3. Trickery 10/4/17
Paranormal Heroine -
Strong, self-sufficient, and dangerous woman who won't put up with cr@p. Needs a person who can handle her and not be intimidated. Can be a witch, vampire, shape-shifter, etc.
1. How to Run with a Naked Werewolf 28/2/17
2. Silence Fallen 20/3/17
3. Black Arts 25/3/17
★✩★✩★✩★ The Heroine Challenge ★✩★✩★✩★ 1st March - 1st March 2018.Woman Warrior: 3 of each type
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Woman Warrior/Kick-Butt Heroine: (view spoiler)
Minx/She-Devil Heroine:
Mischievous, feisty, and self-thinking. Will give a person a run for their money and will be well worth it. (view spoiler)
Girl Next Door Heroine: (view spoiler)
Paranormal Heroine: (view spoiler)
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The Heroine Challenge Woman Warrior:
0/30
Outsider/Rebel/Bluestocking Heroine -
Tough, self-sufficient, self-thinking woman who will not conform just because she's told to by others or because society dictates it. A person who wishes to control her is barking up the wrong tree.
Wallflower Heroine -
Plain looking an overlooked by most but an extraordinary type of woman that excels at everything but small talk. Needs someone who can look beyond the surface and see her inner beauty.
Professional Heroine -
Sometimes mistaken as being a bitch for using her authority, but she just knows how to handle people and will not be pushed around. Needs someone not intimidated by her brain or her authority and can give as good as they take.
Rich Girl Heroine -
Rich and smart and a little spoiled, but has a good heart. Needs someone who'll appreciate her for her and not her money.
Brainiac Heroine -
Smarter than your average bear and willing to use that to her advantage. Needs someone that will not be intimidated by her brain and can hold their own.
Spinster Heroine -
Thought to be too old to ever marry, but possesses hidden passion and is too smart to settle for anything less than she deserves. She needs someone that has it all.
Woman Warrior/Kick-Butt Heroine -
Tough, self-sufficient, uncompromising and needs someone that won't change her and accepts her the way she is -faults & all.
Minx/She-Devil Heroine -
Mischievous, feisty, and self-thinking. Will give a person a run for their money and will be well worth it.
Girl Next Door Heroine -
She's pretty, smart, sweet, wholesome, but somewhat naïve. Most likely to fall for the boy next store.
Paranormal Heroine -
Strong, self-sufficient, and dangerous woman who won't put up with cr@p. Needs a person who can handle her and not be intimidated. Can be a witch, vampire, shape-shifter, etc.
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The Heroine ChallengeStart - 3/1/2017
End - 2/28/2018
Outsider/Rebel/Bluestocking Heroine -
Tough, self-sufficient, self-thinking woman who will not conform just because she's told to by others or because society dictates it. A person who wishes to control her is barking up the wrong tree.
Wallflower Heroine -
Plain looking an overlooked by most but an extraordinary type of woman that excels at everything but small talk. Needs someone who can look beyond the surface and see her inner beauty.
Professional Heroine -
Sometimes mistaken as being a bitch for using her authority, but she just knows how to handle people and will not be pushed around. Needs someone not intimidated by her brain or her authority and can give as good as they take.
Rich Girl Heroine -
Rich and smart and a little spoiled, but has a good heart. Needs someone who'll appreciate her for her and not her money.
Brainiac Heroine -
Smarter than your average bear and willing to use that to her advantage. Needs someone that will not be intimidated by her brain and can hold their own.
Spinster Heroine -
Thought to be too old to ever marry, but possesses hidden passion and is too smart to settle for anything less than she deserves. She needs someone that has it all.
Woman Warrior/Kick-Butt Heroine -
Tough, self-sufficient, uncompromising and needs someone that won't change her and accepts her the way she is -faults & all.
Minx/She-Devil Heroine -
Mischievous, feisty, and self-thinking. Will give a person a run for their money and will be well worth it.
Girl Next Door Heroine -
She's pretty, smart, sweet, wholesome, but somewhat naïve. Most likely to fall for the boy next store.
Paranormal Heroine -
Strong, self-sufficient, and dangerous woman who won't put up with cr@p. Needs a person who can handle her and not be intimidated. Can be a witch, vampire, shape-shifter, etc.
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My Heroine ChallengeDuration: 3/1/17 - 2/28/18
Level: Professional (one of each) or Brainiac (2 of each)
Progress: 19 of 10
Completed: 6/28/17
Outsider/Rebel/Bluestocking Heroine -
Tough, self-sufficient, self-thinking woman who will not conform just because she's told to by others or because society dictates it. A person who wishes to control her is barking up the wrong tree.
Winter by Marissa Meyer (3/15/17) ~ Cinder (Iko is a Minx, Scarlet is a Warrior, Cress is a Brainiac & Winter is a beautiful Wallflower aka crazy fragile Mary Sue)
Kiss Me If You Can by Carly Phillips (4/25/17)
Wallflower Heroine -
Plain looking an overlooked by most but an extraordinary type of woman that excels at everything but small talk. Needs someone who can look beyond the surface and see her inner beauty.
Snow Flower and the Secret Fan by Lisa See (3/4/17)
Romancing Mister Bridgerton by Julia Quinn (3/28/17)
Professional Heroine -
Sometimes mistaken as being a bitch for using her authority, but she just knows how to handle people and will not be pushed around. Needs someone not intimidated by her brain or her authority and can give as good as they take.
Love Me If You Dare by Carly Phillips (6/13/17)
Glory in Death by J.D. Robb (6/20/17)
Dance of the Gods by Nora Roberts (6/26/17)
Rich Girl Heroine -
Rich and smart and a little spoiled, but has a good heart. Needs someone who'll appreciate her for her and not her money.
Beneath a Marble Sky by John Shors (3/5/17) ~ Princess Jahanara
Princess Mia by Meg Cabot (3/30/17)
Brainiac Heroine -
Smarter than your average bear and willing to use that to her advantage. Needs someone that will not be intimidated by her brain and can hold their own.
The Body Finder by Kimberly Dertling (4/24/17)
Spinster Heroine> -
Thought to be too old to ever marry, but possesses hidden passion and is too smart to settle for anything less than she deserves. She needs someone that has it all.
When a Scot Ties the Knot by Tessa Dare (6/28/17)
Woman Warrior/Kick-Butt Heroine -
Tough, self-sufficient, uncompromising and needs someone that won't change her and accepts her the way she is -faults & all.
Circus of the Damned by Laurell K. Hamilton (5/3/17)
Minx/She-Devil Heroine -
Mischievous, feisty, and self-thinking. Will give a person a run for their money and will be well worth it.
Lover Awakened by J.R. Ward (4/5/17)
Morrigan's Cross by Nora Roberts (5/13/17)
Forbidden Nights with a Vampire by Kerrelyn Sparks (6/28/17)
Girl Next Door Heroine -
She's pretty, smart, sweet, wholesome, but somewhat naïve. Most likely to fall for the boy next store.
The Reckoning by Kelley Anderson (3/28/17)
The Iron Traitor by Julie Kagawa (6/15/17)
Paranormal Heroine -
Strong, self-sufficient, and dangerous woman who won't put up with cr@p. Needs a person who can handle her and not be intimidated. Can be a witch, vampire, shape-shifter, etc.
The Art of Seducing a Naked Werewolf by Molly Harper (3/3/17)
Moon Called by Patricia Briggs (6/21/17)
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Professional - 0/10 booksOutsider/Rebel/Bluestocking Heroine -
Tough, self-sufficient, self-thinking woman who will not conform just because she's told to by others or because society dictates it. A person who wishes to control her is barking up the wrong tree.
Wallflower Heroine -
Plain looking an overlooked by most but an extraordinary type of woman that excels at everything but small talk. Needs someone who can look beyond the surface and see her inner beauty.
Professional Heroine -
Sometimes mistaken as being a bitch for using her authority, but she just knows how to handle people and will not be pushed around. Needs someone not intimidated by her brain or her authority and can give as good as they take.
Rich Girl Heroine -
Rich and smart and a little spoiled, but has a good heart. Needs someone who'll appreciate her for her and not her money.
Brainiac Heroine -
Smarter than your average bear and willing to use that to her advantage. Needs someone that will not be intimidated by her brain and can hold their own.
Spinster Heroine -
Thought to be too old to ever marry, but possesses hidden passion and is too smart to settle for anything less than she deserves. She needs someone that has it all.
Woman Warrior/Kick-Butt Heroine -
Tough, self-sufficient, uncompromising and needs someone that won't change her and accepts her the way she is -faults & all.
Minx/She-Devil Heroine -
Mischievous, feisty, and self-thinking. Will give a person a run for their money and will be well worth it.
Girl Next Door Heroine -
She's pretty, smart, sweet, wholesome, but somewhat naïve. Most likely to fall for the boy next store.
Paranormal Heroine -
Strong, self-sufficient, and dangerous woman who won't put up with cr@p. Needs a person who can handle her and not be intimidated. Can be a witch, vampire, shape-shifter, etc.
Nothing But Reading ChallengesThe Heroine Challenge
Duration: 8/1/2020 - 7/31/2021
Progress: 0 out of 10+
Girl Next Door: 1 - 5 different types
Professional: All 10 types
Braniac: 2 of each type
Woman Warrior: 3 of each type
This challenge lasts for 1 year from the date you start
For this challenge read one or more books for each of the following types of Heroine. Most of all have fun!
How many different heroines can you find?
--> Books with page counts of over 100 pages
--> Re-Reads count so long as it has been 6 months since read
--> Any readable format counts (paper, digital, audio)
--> Picture books not allowed, MG allowed if YA is also listed
--> No Graphic Novels / Manga allowed
Outsider/Rebel/Bluestocking Heroine -
Tough, self-sufficient, self-thinking woman who will not conform just because she's told to by others or because society dictates it. A person who wishes to control her is barking up the wrong tree.
Wallflower Heroine -
Plain looking an overlooked by most but an extraordinary type of woman that excels at everything but small talk. Needs someone who can look beyond the surface and see her inner beauty.
Professional Heroine -
Sometimes mistaken as being a bitch for using her authority, but she just knows how to handle people and will not be pushed around. Needs someone not intimidated by her brain or her authority and can give as good as they take.
Rich Girl Heroine -
Rich and smart and a little spoiled, but has a good heart. Needs someone who'll appreciate her for her and not her money.
Brainiac Heroine -
Smarter than your average bear and willing to use that to her advantage. Needs someone that will not be intimidated by her brain and can hold their own.
Spinster Heroine -
Thought to be too old to ever marry, but possesses hidden passion and is too smart to settle for anything less than she deserves. She needs someone that has it all.
Woman Warrior/Kick-Butt Heroine -
Tough, self-sufficient, uncompromising and needs someone that won't change her and accepts her the way she is -faults & all.
Minx/She-Devil Heroine -
Mischievous, feisty, and self-thinking. Will give a person a run for their money and will be well worth it.
Girl Next Door Heroine -
She's pretty, smart, sweet, wholesome, but somewhat naïve. Most likely to fall for the boy next store.
Paranormal Heroine -
Strong, self-sufficient, and dangerous woman who won't put up with cr@p. Needs a person who can handle her and not be intimidated. Can be a witch, vampire, shape-shifter, etc.
The Heroine Challenge 1/1/2020 ~ 1/1/2021
Level: Professional: All 10 types
Outsider/Rebel/Bluestocking Heroine -
Tough, self-sufficient, self-thinking woman who will not conform just because she's told to by others or because society dictates it. A person who wishes to control her is barking up the wrong tree.
Wallflower Heroine -
Plain looking an overlooked by most but an extraordinary type of woman that excels at everything but small talk. Needs someone who can look beyond the surface and see her inner beauty.
Professional Heroine -
Sometimes mistaken as being a bitch for using her authority, but she just knows how to handle people and will not be pushed around. Needs someone not intimidated by her brain or her authority and can give as good as they take.
Rich Girl Heroine -
Rich and smart and a little spoiled, but has a good heart. Needs someone who'll appreciate her for her and not her money.
Brainiac Heroine -
Smarter than your average bear and willing to use that to her advantage. Needs someone that will not be intimidated by her brain and can hold their own.
Spinster Heroine -
Thought to be too old to ever marry, but possesses hidden passion and is too smart to settle for anything less than she deserves. She needs someone that has it all.
Woman Warrior/Kick-Butt Heroine -
Tough, self-sufficient, uncompromising and needs someone that won't change her and accepts her the way she is -faults & all.
Minx/She-Devil Heroine -
Mischievous, feisty, and self-thinking. Will give a person a run for their money and will be well worth it.
Girl Next Door Heroine -
She's pretty, smart, sweet, wholesome, but somewhat naïve. Most likely to fall for the boy next store.
Paranormal Heroine -
Strong, self-sufficient, and dangerous woman who won't put up with cr@p. Needs a person who can handle her and not be intimidated. Can be a witch, vampire, shape-shifter, etc.
My Heroine Challenge1/1/2024-12/31/2024
Progress: 24/30
Girl Next Door: 1 - 5 different types
Professional: All 10 types
Braniac: 2 of each type
Woman Warrior: 3 of each type
Outsider/Rebel/Bluestocking Heroine -
Tough, self-sufficient, self-thinking woman who will not conform just because she's told to by others or because society dictates it. A person who wishes to control her is barking up the wrong tree.
-One of the Good Guys by Araminta Hall (Lennie)
-The Wolves of Winter by Tyrell Johnson (Lynn)
-Blue Moon by Alyson Noel
Wallflower Heroine -
Plain looking an overlooked by most but an extraordinary type of woman that excels at everything but small talk. Needs someone who can look beyond the surface and see her inner beauty.
-The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes by Suzanne Collins (Lucy)
-The Familiar by Leigh Bardugo (Luzia)
-The Ex Talk by Rachel Lynn Solomon (Shay)
Professional Heroine -
Sometimes mistaken as being a bitch for using her authority, but she just knows how to handle people and will not be pushed around. Needs someone not intimidated by her brain or her authority and can give as good as they take.
-The Return of Ellie Black by Emiko Jean (Chelsey)
-A New Model: What Confidence, Beauty, and Power Really Look Like by Ashley Graham (Ashley)
Rich Girl Heroine -
Rich and smart and a little spoiled, but has a good heart. Needs someone who'll appreciate her for her and not her money.
-A Very Merry Bromance by Lyssa Kay Adams (Gretchen)
Brainiac Heroine -
Smarter than your average bear and willing to use that to her advantage. Needs someone that will not be intimidated by her brain and can hold their own.
-Five Feet Apart by Rachael Lippincott (Stella)
-Still See You Everywhere by Lisa Gardner (Frankie)
-One of Us Is Lying by Karen M. McManus (Bronwyn)
Spinster Heroine -
Thought to be too old to ever marry, but possesses hidden passion and is too smart to settle for anything less than she deserves. She needs someone that has it all.
The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek by Kim Michele Richardson
Greymist Fair by Francesca Zappia (Hilda)
Woman Warrior/Kick-Butt Heroine -
Tough, self-sufficient, uncompromising and needs someone that won't change her and accepts her the way she is -faults & all.
Allegiant by Veronica Roth
Lover Unleashed by J.R. Ward (Payne)
Finale by Becca Fitzpatrick (Nora)
Minx/She-Devil Heroine -
Mischievous, feisty, and self-thinking. Will give a person a run for their money and will be well worth it.
Immortal Dark (Kidan)
Girl Next Door Heroine -
She's pretty, smart, sweet, wholesome, but somewhat naïve. Most likely to fall for the boy next store.
-The Secret Bridesmaid by Katy Birchall (Sophie)
-The Mystery Writer by Sulari Gentill (Theo)
-Say You'll Stay by Susan Mallery (Shaye)
Paranormal Heroine -
Strong, self-sufficient, and dangerous woman who won't put up with cr@p. Needs a person who can handle her and not be intimidated. Can be a witch, vampire, shape-shifter, etc.
-House of Earth and Blood by Sarah J. Maas (Bryce)
-House of Sky and Breath by Sarah J. Maas (Bryce)
-House of Flame and Shadow by Sarah J. Maas
Heroine Challenge 2025Start Date: 01/01/2025
Completed: 21/30
Girl Next Door: 1 - 5 different types
Professional: All 10 types
Braniac: 2 of each type
Woman Warrior: 3 of each type
✓Outsider/Rebel/Bluestocking Heroine -
Tough, self-sufficient, self-thinking woman who will not conform just because she's told to by others or because society dictates it. A person who wishes to control her is barking up the wrong tree.
Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros (Violet)
Small Spaces by Katherine Arden (Ollie)
Six Scorched Roses by Carissa Broadbent
✓Wallflower Heroine -
Plain looking an overlooked by most but an extraordinary type of woman that excels at everything but small talk. Needs someone who can look beyond the surface and see her inner beauty.
Emily Wilde's Encyclopaedia of Faeries by Heather Fawcett (Emily)
Uprooted by Naomi Novik (Agnieszka)
Emily Wilde’s Map of the Otherlands by Heather Fawcett
Professional Heroine -
Sometimes mistaken as being a bitch for using her authority, but she just knows how to handle people and will not be pushed around. Needs someone not intimidated by her brain or her authority and can give as good as they take.
Inside Out by Demi Moore (Demi)
Rich Girl Heroine -
Rich and smart and a little spoiled, but has a good heart. Needs someone who'll appreciate her for her and not her money.
In the Likely Event by Rebecca Yarros (Izzy)
✓Brainiac Heroine -
Smarter than your average bear and willing to use that to her advantage. Needs someone that will not be intimidated by her brain and can hold their own.
Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros (Violet)
Emily Wilde's Compendium of Lost Tales by Heather Fawcett (Emily)
One of Us Is Next by Karen M. McManus (Maeve)
Spinster Heroine -
Thought to be too old to ever marry, but possesses hidden passion and is too smart to settle for anything less than she deserves. She needs someone that has it all.
✓Woman Warrior/Kick-Butt Heroine -
Tough, self-sufficient, uncompromising and needs someone that won't change her and accepts her the way she is -faults & all.
The Serpent and the Wings of Night by Carissa Broadbent (Oraya)
Quicksilver by Callie Hart (Saeris)
Six's Legacy by Pittacus Lore (Six)
Minx/She-Devil Heroine -
Mischievous, feisty, and self-thinking. Will give a person a run for their money and will be well worth it.
The Last Days of Lorien by Pittacus Lore (Devektra)
Annie Bot by Sierra Greer (Annie)
✓Girl Next Door Heroine -
She's pretty, smart, sweet, wholesome, but somewhat naïve. Most likely to fall for the boy next store.
Ugly Love by Colleen Hoover (Tate)
Dissolution by Nicholas Binge (Maggie)
Down World by Rebecca Phelps
Paranormal Heroine -
Strong, self-sufficient, and dangerous woman who won't put up with cr@p. Needs a person who can handle her and not be intimidated. Can be a witch, vampire, shape-shifter, etc.
Iron Flame by Rebecca Yarros (Violet)
Clockwork Angel by Cassandra Clare (Tessa)
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This challenge lasts for 1 year from the date you start
For this challenge read one or more books for each of the following types of Heroine. Most of all have fun!
How many different heroines can you find?
Outsider/Rebel/Bluestocking Heroine -
Tough, self-sufficient, self-thinking woman who will not conform just because she's told to by others or because society dictates it. A person who wishes to control her is barking up the wrong tree.
Wallflower Heroine -
Plain looking an overlooked by most but an extraordinary type of woman that excels at everything but small talk. Needs someone who can look beyond the surface and see her inner beauty.
Professional Heroine -
Sometimes mistaken as being a bitch for using her authority, but she just knows how to handle people and will not be pushed around. Needs someone not intimidated by her brain or her authority and can give as good as they take.
Rich Girl Heroine -
Rich and smart and a little spoiled, but has a good heart. Needs someone who'll appreciate her for her and not her money.
Brainiac Heroine -
Smarter than your average bear and willing to use that to her advantage. Needs someone that will not be intimidated by her brain and can hold their own.
Spinster Heroine -
Thought to be too old to ever marry, but possesses hidden passion and is too smart to settle for anything less than she deserves. She needs someone that has it all.
Woman Warrior/Kick-Butt Heroine -
Tough, self-sufficient, uncompromising and needs someone that won't change her and accepts her the way she is -faults & all.
Minx/She-Devil Heroine -
Mischievous, feisty, and self-thinking. Will give a person a run for their money and will be well worth it.
Girl Next Door Heroine -
She's pretty, smart, sweet, wholesome, but somewhat naïve. Most likely to fall for the boy next store.
Paranormal Heroine -
Strong, self-sufficient, and dangerous woman who won't put up with cr@p. Needs a person who can handle her and not be intimidated. Can be a witch, vampire, shape-shifter, etc.
--> Books with page counts of over 100 pages
--> Re-Reads count so long as it has been 6 months since read
--> Any readable format counts (paper, digital, audio)
--> Picture books not allowed, MG allowed if YA is also listed
--> No Graphic Novels / Manga allowed
Girl Next Door: 1 - 5 different types
Professional: All 10 types
Braniac: 2 of each type
Woman Warrior: 3 of each type
Note:
In 2012 we started this challenge, and we've now decided to start a new thread for the challenge to freshen it up a bit! You can find the old thread here