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A Girl Like Her by Talia Hibbert

17 reviews

megnut's review

emotional hopeful fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content

Moderate: Infidelity, Stalking, Sexual assault, Racism, and Toxic relationship

Minor: Death of parent

pinesandpages's review

3.5

This was fine! I don’t really enjoy the plot device where a woman’s mysterious and abusive past is hinted at obliquely for the bulk of the book, and then in one pivotal dramatic scene it all comes out. This book wasn’t as funny or snarky as Hibbert’s usually are, so I missed that aspect. Certainly spicy enough tho. I do wish Evan had a personality other than being extremely good looking, loving to cook for Ruth, and a slight savior complex. We brushed by most of his background, as he was mostly there to be the perfect partner. 

Again, this was not bad, but probably my least favorite of Hibbert’s work that I’ve read thus far. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying

Moderate: Domestic abuse, Toxic relationship, and Stalking

Minor: Pregnancy, Death of parent, and Cancer

chronicacademia's review against another edition

emotional funny medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Cancer, Toxic relationship, Death, Ableism, Death of parent, Racism, Pregnancy, Rape, Sexual assault, Stalking, and Medical content

nitya's review against another edition

emotional relaxing medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

Spent my entire day reading this, no regrets

Although knowing about Trevor's racism has me side-eyeing his redemption in Damaged Goods. 

Also Evan Miller is the BEST book boyfriend, fight me

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content

Moderate: Ableism, Stalking, and Domestic abuse

loveisthething's review against another edition

emotional funny fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

 So this is the third time I've tried to read this book and this time I made it through and thoroughly enjoyed it. I flew through this book wanting to know more about the characters and their stories. I love how Hibbert writes her romances because there is so much more to the characters than finding love. 

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Content Warnings

Minor: Stalking and Emotional abuse

skaurgo's review

emotional funny hopeful inspiring reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Death of parent, Cancer, Emotional abuse, Fatphobia, and Pregnancy

Minor: Stalking, Terminal illness, Rape, Gaslighting, Alcohol, Ableism, Toxic relationship, Racism, and Sexual harassment

elykeepthefaith's review

emotional hopeful fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

Talia Hibbert’s writing never fails to be witty and relatable. I loved Ruth and Evan. Ruth was so relatable, especially with her comic book obsession. Evan was absolutely charming and is totally head over heals for Ruth. I really liked the mysterious aspect of Ruth’s backstory. Rather than giving all the details at a time, Hibbert slowly releases tiny tidbits. It made it feel like you the reader were part of the Ravenswood rumor mill. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Death of parent, Stalking, and Emotional abuse

Minor: Cancer

toffishay's review

dark emotional funny hopeful tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.5

I enjoyed the characters and the bones of this story, but the plot felt a little rushed to me. Evan also feels a little flat as a love interest and the romance feels like it develops really quickly. I love how Ruth grows through the book and the love that Evan has for her, really bolsters her too which is beautiful to see. We don't have to heal alone.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Emotional abuse, Toxic relationship, and Sexual content

Moderate: Toxic friendship and Stalking

Minor: Classism, Death of parent, Gaslighting, Pregnancy, Racism, Body shaming, and Alcohol

weelasswithabook's review

emotional hopeful medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

CW: Racial microaggressions, cancer, palliative care, death of a parent, ableism, slut shaming, grief, implied rape, previous àbúsívé relationship, harassment/stalking 

⭐ Friends to lovers
⭐ Cinnamon roll hero
⭐ Interracial romance

🌈 Black FMC
🌈 ASD representation

Oh. My. God. I absolutely adored this 😭 Cinnamon roll heroes and prickly heroines are like catnip. I couldn't get enough of this, genuinely. 

This was just so wholesome to watch unfold, although the darker aspects came as a surprise. Ruth is recovering from an abusive relationship, which has led to struggles with trust and the ability to make herself vulnerable. 

We see through her flashbacks, racial microaggressions and ableism from others, so people around her (aside from her sister and her mum) have had a hugely negative impact on her sense of self and her self esteem. This is slowly chipped away at throughout the course of the book and we see her defense mechanisms start to falter as she realises that she's actually managed to meet a good person who wants to spend time with her as a person, as opposed to just a potential sexual partner. 

Evan is struggling with grief and trauma from his mum passing away, this manifests itself as him wanting to do everything for everyone else, and just being a pure and wholesome angel. We get to see the impact that palliative care can have on the loved ones of those in palliative care and how it can affect their future interpersonal relationships. 

I was 100% invested in these two, adored them both. I loved the sisterly bond between Ruth and her sister, especially the protectiveness from her sister which doesn't veer onto controlling, but remains solidly at concern. 

I genuinely believe, if you're looking for something sweet, with a sprinkling of spice, then this is 100% the book for you. As far as my experience goes up until this point, Talia Hibbert has never missed yet, so yeah, pick this up. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Gaslighting, Toxic relationship, Emotional abuse, and Domestic abuse

Moderate: Sexual content, Terminal illness, Cancer, Death of parent, Stalking, Death, Grief, and Physical abuse

Minor: Ableism, Rape, Racism, Sexual assault, and Sexual violence

jourdanicus's review

funny hopeful medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

Wow! Steamy, fun, and clever. Great, realistic representation. The author manages to make a light read out of a pretty serious topic (relationship abuse was an aspect of the plot) by handling it gently and with wisdom. I loved the characters, very believable and relatable. The sex scenes were realistic (and super hot). Can't wait to read more by this author!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content

Moderate: Toxic relationship and Stalking

Minor: Pregnancy, Sexual assault, and Racism