Judge This Cover

by Brittany Renner

A liberating journey through the life and times of Brittany Renner. This book details the experiences of a woman whom some love and others love to hate. It's a behind-the-scenes look into her life. Some may categorize and prejudge without knowing her story, but here is her truth. Written in a raw and real voice with wittiness and humor, Brittany allows you to walk a mile in her shoes. Depending on your appetite for truth and reality, this book may make you laugh, cry, cringe, or all of the above. You should never judge a book by its cover.

Genres: Memoir, Nonfiction

134 pages, Paperback

Published October 8, 2018

Reviews

[Bobbieshiann · Rating 5 out of 5]

“I was impatient and lowered my requirements to increase the number of potential applicants. I thought if i made it easier to get in, it would be easier for a man to love me. I shortchanged my worth and wondered why I came out feeling cheated”.

7 lessons from 7 different men that she loved. Brittany is raw and unapologetic in her stories. Each one gets more intense and your really get a glimpse at her emotions and what she told herself was acceptable because of love. Throughout it all, her growth was beautiful. She starts to see the beauty in herself and starts to understand what is genuine. What I enjoyed the most about this book is that she did not just point the finger at men. She owned her truth, her faults, and developed as a woman.

It’s good to see her be vulnerable and be more then what she is labeled by society. The only thing that I wish was that this book was longer. Great quick read.

[Leah · Rating 5 out of 5]

It’s crazy how I’ve been following Brittany on IG since 2010 so I already pretty much knew all of the men she was referring to and it truly blew my mind how ppl can be going through hell but still are able to put on a brave face for the public. The title of this book has several different meanings IMO. I loved every minute of it and couldn’t put it down! It’s very......real to say the very least. She doesn’t hold back and honestly you feel like you’re talking to one of your very outspoken besties about the f—- boys she’s messing around with! Brittany is super relatable which is why I always supported her. I laughed, I cried, I got pissed off—I felt a number of different emotions while reading this book. She went through so much from the time she was born that she really didn’t deserve—but it made her who she is today. This book will give you an insight of the woman behind the pics on IG. She was real and raw and laid everything out on the table despite what others may say. And honestly, she’s brave to put it all out there just for ppl to judge her. I love how Brittany has always stood in her truth no matter what. I loved everything about this book and honestly I didn’t want it to end! I’d recommend this book to anyone (over the age of 18)😅😏

[chantel nouseforaname · Rating 5 out of 5]

In the vein of other famous tell-alls, like that of infamous video vixen Karrine Steffans, Instagram model, author, and new school industry "hoe" Brittany Renner has a lot to share. She has a lot to get off her heart about what made her into what we currently refer to as a "savage". A lot of her takeaways are poignant and accurate.

"The only problem with being an opportunist is that what makes the person you’re attempting to leech off special doesn’t make you special. It’s not because you’re not special, but because you’re not walking in your own path, which is what ultimately differentiates you. You can attend every party and pose in every photo, but being relevant by association is just that. Serves me right, trying to change for a man. There was nothing wrong with the way I was. I wasn’t some horse you could break down and ride whenever you pleased. I was meant to run wild, and it took experiencing this relationship to see my inner power." - 85% in 'Judge This Cover' by Brittany Renner

"As much as guys say women don’t want the nice guy, it stands just as true for men not wanting the nice girl. Guys want the woman society defines as worthy of being a wife regardless of whether it’s what they really want. Guys want the woman who is the easiest to manage, the one they can come home to only to cheat on them with the bad girls. These are the bad girls who “act out” because they aren’t seen as good enough for much else. If you’re going to play the role, play it well, right?" - 86% in 'Judge This Cover' by Brittany Renner

"People are only capable of wearing the mask for so long before you catch them without it. We are deceived by the illusions of what we wish to see rather than seeing things as they truly are. Ideals are deeply embedded in our hearts from the things we did or didn’t have growing up." - 87% in 'Judge This Cover' by Brittany Renner

"As much as people are convinced I value materialistic things, I have never been materialistic. Growing up relatively poor and knowing the importance of investing in my brand, I never formed expensive habits. I knew this was from your heart and that’s what made it special to me. You made me feel special; I wasn’t used to that." - 88% in 'Judge This Cover' by Brittany Renner

There is so much to deduce from these statements and it's really the beauty of this book. She details her experience and lets you into her world. A mixed-race child of a man who didn't really want her and a woman who couldn't really be bothered, she grew up in a transitory manner, always looking for love and never feeling like she had anyone. Relying on guidance from her grandma and trying to find something in a bunch of men who operate from colourist, sizeist, and sexist principles she became something else entirely. Never feeling good enough, she discusses the dark places her mental health slipped into trying to bend and shape herself into what these men were after, giving herself away in every sense of the word, never truly fitting into any place. She even ponders the murder of said men and has moments where self-annihilation felt like an option until she realized that she was playing herself and needed to switch her game up.

It's an interesting case study in the heartbreak of abandoned daughters juxtaposed against race, racism, misogyny, preferences, revenge, and sex. I'd read her next one.

[Rhema White · Rating 2 out of 5]

It wasn’t a masterpiece, but it was something. I found this gem in the closing and maybe someone else needs it as much as me right now - “When you find yourself dwelling in a negative emotion, remember that change is constant. Allow yourself to feel whatever it is you’re feeling, but don’t you fucking give up. Everything in the universe is happening FOR you, not TO you. If you don’t feel like getting out of bed, then don’t. But you crawl out of that motherfucker until you can find the strength in your legs to walk again. I promise that you’ll feel so proud knowing that you chose to persevere during the darkest of days.” ❤️

[Jazmin · Rating 1 out of 5]

This girl needs so much help and I'm not even sure where to begin.
This book served no real purpose - she learned absolutely nothing from these dudes she had sex with - despite what the opening to the book said.
Trees shouldn't have had to die for this :(

[Najwa Warraich · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was exactly what I expected. Not written very well, full of sex and dishing on high-profile celebrity men. I mean I kinda just feel bad for Brittany considering she just can't catch a break. It really must take an emotional, physical and all-together traumatic pain to go through some of the things she has. But also, why continue to talk and have relationships with guys who treat you that way? It definitely did get me to think in her perspective and see her side but girl; how many times are you going to describe a man treating you like a "cum rag" before you get it? Also, it had some weird and over the top metaphors like comparing a woman to; a Disney princess, a flower, etc. I do wish the best for her and hopefully this book helped clear some demons; but definitely not my favourite tell-all. 3/5 stars.

[Olivia Cotelo · Rating 2 out of 5]

Good for gossip.

[Tiffany · Rating 5 out of 5]

I cried. I laughed. And took notes.

[Lexes · Rating 5 out of 5]

I could tell people went into this book expecting it to be full of nothing but drama, but she made it clear from day one that this will be the life lessons she's learned from the seven men she dealt with in this book. I could look past the notion of it being drama or hot gossip to appreciate the lessons she was including. She picked the perfect title because people already judged her before, after, and still while not appreciating her message behind it. Appreciating or trying to understand her reasons and what she learned from those men. What she learned about self-love, love in general, healing in life, and even her own toxic ways was something everyone could learn and value in life. I fully enjoyed the book. I enjoyed that she didn't stick to a basic way of describing the men, the incidents, herself, or what happened. I loved her way of using the words to entice me deeper into the book and grasp me through her words. I just loved everything about the book and felt she did a wonderful job.

[MeMe · Rating 5 out of 5]

I read this book a month or two back about Brittany Renner and my gosh it was everything and some. It's about her going through different men to realizing the love she needed was within her self. I'm quite sure most women can relate, then most probably can not. Some are lucky to find that man to be the first and only man, so their body count is one, and some have a body count of quiet a few men before they discovered that one man or even before they realize love needs to come from within themselves. This book is 5⭐ I love the cover the book and the title judge this cover. How I feel about Brittany Renner remains the same, I admire her for having the courage to write a book like this. I also have high respect for her.

[Roxanne · Rating 3 out of 5]

Rounded up from 2.5 stars. This was a bit entertaining and a bit deranged. Yet, if we all wrote a memoir (or tell-all) while in our 20s about a slew of our questionable decisions, it may read somewhat the way this book read. I wasn’t sure what she was going for in the book. It felt partly like vengeful letters or diary entries to her ex’s and partly a poor attempt at being a cautionary “self-help”-ish tale toward self-love and acceptance. I could sense the immaturity in it yet there were doses of positive self-reflection that showed growth.

[Julia · Rating 2 out of 5]

I had no clue who Brittany Renner was before reading her memoir which is what made me read it. This book feels like a cathartic diary entry from a vulnerable young girl that has transformed into a confident woman. If one is looking for a juicy, tell-all outing celebrity men, this ain't for you but I guess have fun trying to figure out who's who from context clues & gossip. This is her story about past relationships & the lessons learned. A quick, casual read that offers a small glimpse at who Brittany Renner is & what she is capable of.

[deedz · Rating 2 out of 5]

2.5 stars. pretty much every other sentence reads like a slogan tee or a phrase that should be slapped on a girlboss-esque mug, but it’s raw and real and I thank her for sharing a few gems here and there.

[Sarah Gallant · Rating 5 out of 5]

raw and honest. she truly speaks her truth. loved it.

[ALANA · Rating 4 out of 5]

As someone who is semi conservative i almost didnt pick this book up simply because of the cover and almost put it down due to the descriptive sexual content but this book is so much more than that. All young women dating in todays instant gratification, disposable "on to the next" type society should read this. The injustices experienced today by girls/women looking for love is heartbreaking. I've had my experience with heartbreak but her's are so hardcore that it would make me want to give up and be a nun.

She is so much more than a pretty face and a sexual toy for men, and that realization comes through in the final chapter. She may have not yet found her happy ending but her experiences have turned her into a totally smart, self aware and emotionally savy young woman.

[Clare · Rating 1 out of 5]

Good God!!! Why did 134 pages feel like 300???🙄

Sure the girl went through some shit. I'm pretty sure that we can all agree that Seth was bottom of the barrel trash.... But after that🤦🏾‍♀️ girl jumped from relationship to relationship and leaned absolutely nothing.

Also, why on earth was every girl/woman she's ever interacted with referred to as a hoe, a bitch, empty, stupid and other such derogatory words? Even women who wronged her first or even the poor women who did nothing but introduce her to other celebs or participate in 3somes she initiated. I mean.... Someone needs to check herself

[Dii · Rating 1 out of 5]

This was hot garbage. She basically described how toxic & narcissistic she is (including other major celebrities). I only read it to observe the narcissistic abuse cycle. She’s obviously psychopathic and needs a lifetime dedicated to intense personalized therapy.

[frootbatte · Rating 5 out of 5]

Funny, sad, and painfully relatable. Thank you Brittany for giving me a good laugh and triggering the fuck out of me 😂😭 LOL

Loved the honesty and self awareness. You're def an 'It' girl that one day people are going to look back on and write the think pieces about. I've pretty much have dated every single guy you wrote about minus the celebrity.

[Zairia Bell · Rating 5 out of 5]

What’s past the cover

I enjoyed this book a lot. I actually relate to it more than I thought I would. Ironically I started living in my truth this year and that’s exactly what this book is. She in content in herself and living in her honest truth while showing it to the world. Most people can’t even be honest with themselves. I’m glad I read this book most people can’t get past the cover though (;

[Amber Mize · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Closing

The book was very vague, which is understandable. The closing was like scrolling through the explore page on Instagram and screenshotting every meme with a quote that relates to my life. I enjoyed the book.

[Becca Kinsella · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very light read with some great insights to empower women.

[Tiyahna Ridley-Padmore · Rating 3 out of 5]

In Judge This Cover , Brittany Renner introduces readers to her life and relationship throughout the years. She talks about her insecurities and journey to unapologetic self love as well as details her passionate, odd and emotionally trying relationships with various seven different men. Renner leverages her romantic experiences to unpack different lessons that each relationship taught her.

As most of the seven men that Renner has dated are quite high profile, she sets out to keep them anonymous in her memoir. Despite this, Renner includes a number of hints, clues and facts that make it quite easy to determine who she is talking about in each chapter.

I didn't love that Renner's self growth and understanding of self was centred around her interactions with men, however, I understand it and I respect her vulnerability in this book. Though Judge This Cover isn't for everybody, I think it is an interesting read for fans of Renner's who are interested in knowing the stories behind the scenes of some of her public and private encounters.

[Christiane · Rating 3 out of 5]

Brittany is gorgeous inside and out. I could resonate with her, looking for love in all the wrong places. She’s intelligent and talented, I was shocked to learn about her scholarship situation. I was so angry, because you should never give up too much for a man. As someone who loves deeply, I could see she does have a good heart. Those are the people who get taken advantage of, even if they are somewhat a willing participant in the foolishness/relationship. I wished this was edited with one last sweep of a fine tooth comb, there are some small spelling and grammatical errors.

As for the men, they’ve all been decoded, Hector was the easiest to decode, its so obvious. She also posted on her IG, a screenshot of a facetime with him, with a clip of her audible reading of that chapter.

I also thought the last thoughts chapter was very rambling and kind of unorganized. I wIsh the book was longer and more people were included.

A quick read, can be done in day or a few hours, but I chose to read during downtime at work.

I recommend this book if you know who Brittany is, follow her on IG, or if you like diary-style books, autobiography/ non-fiction.

[Kimsandara · Rating 3 out of 5]

I wanted to learn more about Brittany but in her own voice.
I must say that I was surprised at how short this book is but ultimately, I am glad.
I's a never-ending parade of failed relationships with men who, worse-case scenario, clearly disrespected her or had no depths. At some point, I was getting exhausted for her. I wish she would have taken the time to reflect and ask for more in her relationships.

Toward the end, she made the same mistake that she was doing in the beginning. She never seemed to prioritize herself except when it was already too late and the guys had gotten away with too much already. And let me tell you, those were really self-serving pr*cks.

I would also have liked for her to expand on her life besides men. To talk about her life, her friends and her dreams. To share maybe a little more of herself. But given the situation, I can see why she wouldn't.

I also saw glimpses here and there that she was coming to an epiphany, so maybe she'll break the circle at some point.
I definitely think that she would benefit from some therapy but who doesn't really?

[Rupal Nahar · Rating 5 out of 5]

I got through this so fast, light read. Honest and vulnerable narration with some gem lines & positivity.


“You pitched a tent in my head and camped out, cooking my heart like s’mores on the open fire”

“If I ever go looking for my heart’s desire again, I won’t look any further than my own backyard, because if it isn’t there, I never really lost it in the first place.”

“Where are the feelings supposed to go when a relationship ends? Do they ever go away when it’s real?”

“I am not just good or bad, I am a walking paradox. I am beautiful and terrifying like the weather. Uncontainable and mysterious like the ocean, but if one were to dive in, they would see how the depth of my beauty surpasses the surface. I am everything because I know no limits. A true goddess knows she is peace as much as she is capable of war. Kind, yet wrathful; soft, but tough; like Heaven and Hell in human form.”

[Susan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Thank you

Soooo!!!! I had been up and down about purchasing, I finally did and I’m super glad. I still battle with at least two or three things you talked about with each man. Although I’m not pretty like you, famous, or any of that, I have gone through very similar things and to read your stories put my mind at ease, it doesn’t matter, race or age, educated or not. These things men do don’t discriminate and it was cool for someone to finally tell their story. Solomon was my fave because I got to watch it play out on ig and then when he disappeared I wondered what happened and now I know. Obviously he is still pursuing internet fame I checked up on him the other day lol you gave him a boost for sure!!! Would recommend to my friends for sure ❤️

[ichangedmyname · Rating 3 out of 5]

I've been following Brittany for a couple of years now and I've been meaning to read this book for a while.
As many have said before me, I wish all the other "lessons" were as long as the first chapter because it felt she gave her all in those 60 pages or so, and the rest were just tiny glimpses. What I like about her is the fact that she's an introspective woman and that she learned how to call out her own shit. In an YouTube video she said something that made me reconsider my opinion of her: "I don't use my friends as therapists, instead I write it down."
So love her or hate her, you can't deny the fact that although the woman has issues, she's trying her hardest at getting better.
The biggest takeaway from this book is the fact red flags should never be ignored.

[Donnice Peterson · Rating 3 out of 5]

It was an interesting read. After a while you could figure out what the outcome of the relationship would be. I was left thinking so what’s next? How will she exercise what she has learned from all her experiences? I feel like this book was more therapeutic for her as opposed to a “tell-all”. I’m an advocate for transparency even when it doesn’t paint you in the best light so I’ll give her a nod for that. Her transparency was necessary for her growth and healing. I honestly didn’t leave this book feeling empowered or deeply moved but I understand heartbreak and I know it can be one of your life’s greatest teachers. I hope she’s taking heed to the lessons.

[Tanesha Abernathy · Rating 2 out of 5]

I usually don’t review a book unless it’s extremely good or extremely bad. I’m not gonna day it’s the worst book I’ve read but I will say...it was a bit strange. For it to be a tell-all, I had no clue who she was talking about and lost interest. I struggle through this book but I must say listening to her read reminded me of listening to a Nicki Minaj record where she changes her voice to sound really strong and over the top animated (too much for no reason). I won’t put in spoilers in this review because honestly there’s not much to spoil. I will say the young lady is very pretty and maybe just maybe she’s learned to love herself and not look for the love from someone unworthy.

[Alexis · Rating 2 out of 5]

Wow, this was pretty terrible. I had the audiobook and I couldn’t stand her weird intonations, yelling, and demonic raspy noises. Who produced this and let her do that? The closing chapter was literally just a bunch of stale cliches with no meaning. And it went on and on and ON. there was one particularly bad one where she said something about how “where there’s smoke there’s fire… but only YOU can prevent forest fires.” Lmao bitch what???

I’ll give 2 stars because at least there was some celeb tea. But it’s less detail oriented and written more like an letter to the men. She’s not a great writer.