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The Secret Girl by C.M. Stunich

chandlerainsley's review against another edition

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1.0

realizing my previous review of this book was inaccurate but i stand by my initial poor feelings toward this book

having a girl dress up as a boy isn't necessarily problematic in and of itself but the way that the other characters react TOWARD the girl dressing up as a boy rubbed me the wrong way. i am not trans so i cannot speak to whether or not the dressing up in this book could be seen as transphobic but it just... didn't sit right at the very least.

k_mi's review against another edition

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4.0

4/5

This book was so much more than I expected! The book focused more in the mystery plot (which btw is really good and kept me hooked until the end) and character development (what is a little unusual in RH books). I was hopping for more hot stuff since, well, it's a RH book, but even thought much didn't happen I was happy, bc the female lead (or should I say male lead? Lol) was starting to know all of the guys better.

For a shoujo anime/manga lover as I am, the book REALLY reminded me of OHSHC (mainly Tobias and Micah) and I loved them!

I still don't get Church, he is confusing to me. Also, Ranger was someone in the first half of the book and another in the second (first a real hottie bad boy with earcufs and piercings and after a cutie that likes to bake and cares a lot for Charlotte Chuck). Spencer always made my heart beat faster bc he was always so open about his feelings and I was hoping so much for the hot stuff between them *sniff* . And the twins omg, just like OHSHC, one of them (Tobias) really has feelings for the FL and the other (Micah) loves his brother very very much.

As for all the mystery and the cliffhanger in the f*cking LAST PAGE of the book I don't have any idea of who is behind everything, there are so many possibilities. I'm really looking forward to the next book!!!

kellyyoungbl's review against another edition

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4.0

4 stars

So I put off reading this book for awhile even though I really like the author. I guess the premise through me off? I dunno. But this was really good. Like the first bully romance where everyone legit had a valid reason to be jerks to the heroine. I would have liked a little more romance in this one, only reason I took off a star. But I definitely recommend.

halffast's review against another edition

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DNF @ 40%. Nothing really wrong with the characters or story, it was just a little too silly for me.

marisakucha's review against another edition

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5.0

I absolutely love this series, and the first book is probably one of my favourites by CM Stunich . This series definitely gives me Ouran High School Host Club vibes, with a twist. Not sure I would completely call this a bully romance, seeing as the FMC and her antics (which she did to try to make them less suspicious) is the reason why the boys ended up retaliating. There are some fantastic one liners in this book and I laughed out loud a few times. The characters are extremely memorable and you can’t help but love them all (but there are some favourites).

To keep the book interesting, of course there is some drama, some mystery and some romance. I liked this series much more than her other bully academy series, Rich Boys of Burberry Prep. I find the characters more interesting and memorable, plus the story is great. Beware of that cliffhanger ending though.

thebusybookmom's review against another edition

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5.0

CM stated this was one of her lighter books, and not as dark as Burberry. However, the action in the book is intense and in some ways I felt it was as dark but in a different way. CM's writing is phenomenal in the book, and this series is going to be much different then Burberry. It is crazy how she can write two series simultaneously!
Love how the boys come together for Charlotte when they find out she is a girl. There were some light moments, but the cliff hanger on the end definitely makes me happy I dont have to wait long for the next!

couscous's review against another edition

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5.0

I am full of feels and I am full of questions. Love love love this.

deviantplum's review

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3.75

slow start

adlerje1's review against another edition

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5.0

I thought this book started off very boring. About half way through it really peeled my interest and got very good. So good I could hardly put it down. I love the fact that there’s a Mystery involved too! Can’t wait for the next :)

ash_chooses_pikachu's review against another edition

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1.0

The heroine is so utterly obnoxious, I just couldn't continue. She acts like a complete brat CONSTANTLY, and I just can't read a book where I can't stand the MC. Letting aside the suspension of disbelief, it would still be tolerable if the heroine was at least a good character, but noooooope. Idk what it is about CM Stunich books, but I just can't seem to get into em despite trying multiple times. I think I should just stop trying.