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ptgooty's review against another edition
mysterious
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
thehuiabird's review
dark
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
stassi444's review against another edition
5.0
Might have been one of my favorite books I have read. Definitely had a nice twist with the read
heyitscourtknee's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
3.5
redskates's review against another edition
3.0
2.5 really it was just ok.enough suspense that i wanted to find out who did it but not a great read
shabanak's review against another edition
5.0
First off, thank you, @blackstonepublishing, for providing me with my first physical ARC! I appreciate it
kathythelibraryteacher's review against another edition
5.0
This story is given from a unique point of view, a teenage girl learning to navigate the world through the lens of her “unbalanced see saw.” I loved her voice and her point of view. I had no idea where the story would take me or how she would solve the central mystery, or if she would. If you’re considering reading this one, I think you won’t be disappointed.
judithdcollins's review against another edition
5.0
The master of suspense and jaw-dropping twists, Wendy Walker (favorite author) returns following [b:What Remains|63221678|What Remains|Wendy Walker|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1667599318l/63221678._SY75_.jpg|97009101] with her popular riveting thriller, AMERICAN GIRL —a heart-pounding novel about a small-town business owner found dead and an autistic teenage girl caught in the crosshairs.
Based on the #1 bestselling Audible Original, AMERICAN GIRL is told through the eyes of an unforgettable protagonist. Available Oct 17, 2023, in all formats!
Charlie Hudson is an observant, autistic seventeen-year-old, a hard worker, and has been accepted to MIT. She is looking forward to leaving Sawyer, PA, and has worked at Triple S, a local sandwich shop, since she was fourteen, saving for her education. She is super intelligent with numbers.
Her family life is not the most supportive, so she has become close to her work family. She is diligent, enjoys her work, and never messes up an order.
Charlie's mom was just a teen when she was born and never knew her father, who left the town. They have always struggled until Charlie's mom married a lawyer, and they had two sons together (her stepbrothers are not supportive either). The stepdad has nothing to do with Charlie since he thinks she is different. No help with college, as why she saves and works hard.
Her boss, Clay Cooper, employs most of the town in various businesses. He is respected and feared by others who rely on him for their livelihood. He is not so nice and a womanizer. Not many people like him, and he must have enemies.
When Clay is found murdered, it rocks the small, depressed town. All the employees at the Trips S become suspects. Charlie overheard an argument in the shop, but she did not tell the police because she wanted to protect her work family. She has to do more investigating on her own.
Charlie finds herself at the heart of the investigation and does her best to protect herself and her coworkers. The scary thing is she was there that night and a prime suspect. But she keeps quiet.
Charlie must protect herself and her friends, desperately trying to uncover the danger in their community. What did Charlie see and hear that night? She now faces danger for the secrets she knows. Who is the killer?
Complex, emotional, and INTENSE, Charlie is a fantastic, memorable character that readers will love. Wendy is a pro, a skilled writer, ramping up the tension and danger that will keep you on the edge of your seat.
I would love to see another book featuring Charlie at college involved in another crime thriller with her keen sleuthing skills. She is too good to end!
AMERICAN GIRL is a twisty, gripping psychological suspense coming-of-age small-town thriller! I purchased the audiobook back when it came out as Audible Original and was excited to see it available in all formats. The audiobook was well done and highly entertaining, narrated by Paige Layle and full cast: Carson Beck, Josh Hurley, Alexander Cendese, Carly Robins, Hillary Huber, and Molly Secours.
I am a massive fan of the author, and she is one of the top suspense thriller authors out today! I have read all her page-turning thrillers, and each one is unique with her classic winning style. I highly recommend all her books!
Check out my Blog post below to view Wendy's fascinating videos!
Blog review posted @
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@JudithDCollins | #JDCMustReadBooks
Pub Date: Oct 17, 2023
My Rating: 5 Stars
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Other WW books I have read or listened to:
Don't Look For Me 5 Stars
Emma In the Night 5 Stars
All Is Not Forgotten 5 Stars
The Night Before 5 Stars
What Remains 4 Stars
#AuthorElevatorSeries QA Interview with Wendy:
Don't Look for Me
Audio
American Girl 5 Stars
Hold Your Breath 4 Stars
Based on the #1 bestselling Audible Original, AMERICAN GIRL is told through the eyes of an unforgettable protagonist. Available Oct 17, 2023, in all formats!
Charlie Hudson is an observant, autistic seventeen-year-old, a hard worker, and has been accepted to MIT. She is looking forward to leaving Sawyer, PA, and has worked at Triple S, a local sandwich shop, since she was fourteen, saving for her education. She is super intelligent with numbers.
Her family life is not the most supportive, so she has become close to her work family. She is diligent, enjoys her work, and never messes up an order.
Charlie's mom was just a teen when she was born and never knew her father, who left the town. They have always struggled until Charlie's mom married a lawyer, and they had two sons together (her stepbrothers are not supportive either). The stepdad has nothing to do with Charlie since he thinks she is different. No help with college, as why she saves and works hard.
Her boss, Clay Cooper, employs most of the town in various businesses. He is respected and feared by others who rely on him for their livelihood. He is not so nice and a womanizer. Not many people like him, and he must have enemies.
When Clay is found murdered, it rocks the small, depressed town. All the employees at the Trips S become suspects. Charlie overheard an argument in the shop, but she did not tell the police because she wanted to protect her work family. She has to do more investigating on her own.
Charlie finds herself at the heart of the investigation and does her best to protect herself and her coworkers. The scary thing is she was there that night and a prime suspect. But she keeps quiet.
Charlie must protect herself and her friends, desperately trying to uncover the danger in their community. What did Charlie see and hear that night? She now faces danger for the secrets she knows. Who is the killer?
Complex, emotional, and INTENSE, Charlie is a fantastic, memorable character that readers will love. Wendy is a pro, a skilled writer, ramping up the tension and danger that will keep you on the edge of your seat.
I would love to see another book featuring Charlie at college involved in another crime thriller with her keen sleuthing skills. She is too good to end!
AMERICAN GIRL is a twisty, gripping psychological suspense coming-of-age small-town thriller! I purchased the audiobook back when it came out as Audible Original and was excited to see it available in all formats. The audiobook was well done and highly entertaining, narrated by Paige Layle and full cast: Carson Beck, Josh Hurley, Alexander Cendese, Carly Robins, Hillary Huber, and Molly Secours.
I am a massive fan of the author, and she is one of the top suspense thriller authors out today! I have read all her page-turning thrillers, and each one is unique with her classic winning style. I highly recommend all her books!
Check out my Blog post below to view Wendy's fascinating videos!
Blog review posted @
JudithDCollins.com
@JudithDCollins | #JDCMustReadBooks
Pub Date: Oct 17, 2023
My Rating: 5 Stars
Oct 2023 Must-Read Books
Oct Newsletter
Other WW books I have read or listened to:
Don't Look For Me 5 Stars
Emma In the Night 5 Stars
All Is Not Forgotten 5 Stars
The Night Before 5 Stars
What Remains 4 Stars
#AuthorElevatorSeries QA Interview with Wendy:
Don't Look for Me
Audio
American Girl 5 Stars
Hold Your Breath 4 Stars
lackof_shelf_control's review
3.0
This primarily stays in one POV and is narrated from a teen girl with autism’s perspective. Wendy did a phenomenal job of highlighting her autism, but not solely relying on it for her character development. She is very lovable and relatable and makes for a great narrator. There are some scenes scattered throughout, that play out as if you are watching a play- POV from the outside looking in. These were neither here nor there for me 🤷🏻♀️ The middle of the book dragged a little, but ultimately it was necessary for the build up to the ending. I did find it was somewhat predictable, but still enjoyable enough. It was also easy to fly through! I have only read one other book by WW - What Remains and I preferred that one as it was a little more thrilling.
kristyriley3's review against another edition
2.0
I really wanted to like this book but it just wasn’t for me.
American Girl is about a girl with autism, Charlie, whose boss at the sandwich shop that she works at is murdered.
I’ve loved every book of Wendy Walkers I’ve read before this so I had high hopes but the book was very boring to me. I didn’t connect with any of the characters, the twist was far fetched and the end was just ridiculous.
Thank you to NetGalley for the ARC in exchange for my honest review.
American Girl is about a girl with autism, Charlie, whose boss at the sandwich shop that she works at is murdered.
I’ve loved every book of Wendy Walkers I’ve read before this so I had high hopes but the book was very boring to me. I didn’t connect with any of the characters, the twist was far fetched and the end was just ridiculous.
Thank you to NetGalley for the ARC in exchange for my honest review.