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marieintheraw's review
4.0
Not every Courtney Summers is for everyone. However, each one will hurt in just the right amount in just the right way that makes you come back over and over which is exactly what this one is.
I received an ecopy of this book through Netgalley; however, my opinions are my own.
I received an ecopy of this book through Netgalley; however, my opinions are my own.
courtneyh8's review
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
annabelle42688's review against another edition
dark
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
This was a hard read.
chloe_s27's review
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
om4im's review against another edition
I really liked Summers' work, but I couldn't find info on whether she is pro-Palestine so dfn until I find out.
jenna_bookworm_5822's review against another edition
DNF
Having too hard of a time staying interested. I got a little over 60% in so I might give this a go again down the road
Having too hard of a time staying interested. I got a little over 60% in so I might give this a go again down the road
sara_harvey's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
bear_reads_books's review
5.0
I feel so lucky to have gotten a chance to read I'm the Girl early. In my eyes, Courtney Summers is A Big Deal and I am not worthy. This was definitely a five star read for me. I was on an emotional roller coaster through the whole thing.
Georgia Avis is a teen girl that knows she's beautiful and she's meant to be something special. She doesn't know exactly what she wants to be but she knows her beauty will get her wherever she needs to go. She's painfully naive at times because she's young. I lost count of how many times I thought oh honey in response to something she thought or did. I just wanted to hold her and protect her from everything.
Right from the start, Georgia has already been taken advantage of by men who made her think she could be a model and took inappropriate photos of her. Then she discovers the body of Ashley James, the younger sister of Nora, the girl she's always had a crush on.
Georgia's life soon revolves around helping Nora figure out who killed Ashley and also working at Aspera. Aspera is a resort for the rich and powerful to hide and escape their lives for awhile. They are given everything they want with the utmost discretion. Georgia knows she should be an Aspera Girl, catering to these member's whims. Her late mother and the older brother that takes care of her have been against this particular dream of hers.
Georgia grows close to the husband and wife that own Aspera. She wants to impress them and win their approval so badly. The wife Cleo teaches her that men run the world and will do whatever they want to you, all you can do is use that. It was difficult to read about things Georgia thought was acceptable to happen, that she thought she was in control of or had a purpose that benefited her.
The only times it seemed like she could really be herself and have something nice was when she was with Nora. But only when Nora let her guard down, she had a lot of anger to deal with because of her sister's murder. You want to root for them even if their circumstances make them seem like an unlikely pair.
All I can say is I was blown away by this book. Courtney Summers ripped my heart in two then stomped on the pieces. As with everything she writes, this was brutal and honest. If you loved Sadie then you have to read I'm the Girl.
Thank you St. Martin's Press, Wednesday Books and NetGalley for the e-ARC.
Review can also be found at A Good Mystery
Georgia Avis is a teen girl that knows she's beautiful and she's meant to be something special. She doesn't know exactly what she wants to be but she knows her beauty will get her wherever she needs to go. She's painfully naive at times because she's young. I lost count of how many times I thought oh honey in response to something she thought or did. I just wanted to hold her and protect her from everything.
Right from the start, Georgia has already been taken advantage of by men who made her think she could be a model and took inappropriate photos of her. Then she discovers the body of Ashley James, the younger sister of Nora, the girl she's always had a crush on.
Georgia's life soon revolves around helping Nora figure out who killed Ashley and also working at Aspera. Aspera is a resort for the rich and powerful to hide and escape their lives for awhile. They are given everything they want with the utmost discretion. Georgia knows she should be an Aspera Girl, catering to these member's whims. Her late mother and the older brother that takes care of her have been against this particular dream of hers.
Georgia grows close to the husband and wife that own Aspera. She wants to impress them and win their approval so badly. The wife Cleo teaches her that men run the world and will do whatever they want to you, all you can do is use that. It was difficult to read about things Georgia thought was acceptable to happen, that she thought she was in control of or had a purpose that benefited her.
The only times it seemed like she could really be herself and have something nice was when she was with Nora. But only when Nora let her guard down, she had a lot of anger to deal with because of her sister's murder. You want to root for them even if their circumstances make them seem like an unlikely pair.
All I can say is I was blown away by this book. Courtney Summers ripped my heart in two then stomped on the pieces. As with everything she writes, this was brutal and honest. If you loved Sadie then you have to read I'm the Girl.
Thank you St. Martin's Press, Wednesday Books and NetGalley for the e-ARC.
Review can also be found at A Good Mystery
rachaelwinterling's review
2.0
The book jumps right in, like American Dirt by Jeanine Cunmings. In this novel, Georgia Avis wakes up after being hit by a car, only to stumble across the body of a 13-year-old girl — the sister of a beautiful, mysterious girl she knows from school. Together, they seek the truth about what happened that night in this gripping, terrifying mystery. There are interwoven themes about the realities of femininity, social class, and queer identities existing in a world and system designed to oppress them.
A magnum opus for Courtney Summers with beautifully thoughtful and powerful prose. The narrator for the audiobook was perfectly fit for the voice of these characters, and I don't make that claim lightly – not all audiobooks are narrated the same, and this particular audiobook was done incredibly well. I would even recommend the audiobook over the physical copy!
A big thank you to NetGalley for the opportunity to review this book prior to release in exchange for an honest review!
A magnum opus for Courtney Summers with beautifully thoughtful and powerful prose. The narrator for the audiobook was perfectly fit for the voice of these characters, and I don't make that claim lightly – not all audiobooks are narrated the same, and this particular audiobook was done incredibly well. I would even recommend the audiobook over the physical copy!
A big thank you to NetGalley for the opportunity to review this book prior to release in exchange for an honest review!