... [a] meticulously researched and complex social history ... Those not well-versed in feminist history might find quite a few of the names in this book obscure. They come in such rapid succession that at times it’s hard to keep the scenes in focus.
The majority of Heterodoxy’s members were well-off, educated white women, and Scutts also highlights the effect of race, sexual orientation and class on feminist circles ... A fascinating view of feminist activism at the beginning of the 20th century.
Scutts captivatingly explores Heterodoxy ... Scutts also profiles the compelling lives of many of the members of Heterodoxy, revealing both their diverse backgrounds and their like-minded political and social interests ... An enlightening contribution to the history of feminism.
... deeply researched and kinetic ... In vibrant prose that summons the idealism and daring of the very existence of Heterodoxy as a center for sisterhood and women-led political thought, Scutts brings to life the stories of women who formed friendships among their ranks, the majority of whom were upper-middle-class authors, journalists, sociologists and artists ... One of Hotbed’s most compelling features is its unflinching depiction of Heterodoxy as a collective of mostly wealthy White women who struggled with how to forge solidarity across race and class boundaries.