Consumed

This is a fantastic book that's so relevant in this day and age. Prior to reading this book, I understood that fast fashion was a problem, but I didn't quite understand how much of a problem and how it relates to other issues like colonialism. Aja Barber makes a great case for why and how consumerism and fast fashion is destroying the planet, and she does it in such a helpful and easy to understand way.

My biggest critique is that some parts are repetitive and could have definitely been cut down, but considering it's not a super long book to begin with, and how easily digestible it is, I don't think it necessarily gets in the way of this becoming a great book and one I'd recommend to everyone.

If you're a young adult with spending power (or if you want to learn more about consumerist culture), read this!