Reviews

If I Was Your Girl by Meredith Russo

nowjamie's review against another edition

emotional 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

5.0

_ralphwreckedtheinternet's review against another edition

emotional hopeful inspiring sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes

4.0

Started off a bit quick and felt a bit rushed, but settled down to be a good pace a few chapters in. 

ejkimberley's review against another edition

5.0

A cute, endearing read which, for me, was a good balance of trans coming-of-age fantasy fulfillment (i.e., a largely positive vision of how things can go, when the stars align), and the harsh reality of coming of age as a transwoman.

For the fact that it leans more strongly towards the prior, I appreciate it. Not because to write a mostly heart-warming trans coming of age novel is inherently preferable, but because having read 30 or so trans novels and memoirs, a tale which is more sweet than bitter can be a nice change. We have plenty of harsh reality in the world, and in the world of trans writing, and this story's leaning towards the sweet and not just the cruelties of life is a pleasant departure, for me.

isosha's review against another edition

emotional hopeful informative inspiring sad tense slow-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

5.0

frozenheartv's review against another edition

emotional informative inspiring medium-paced

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

4.25

4.25 stars 
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🧠 My thoughts 

Reading this book felt like reading a fairy tale about trans folks which was definitely a nice breeze into the sad world that I have seen in other books with the same topic. It felt both relatable and not relatable at the same time which was a good thing because I learned some new things from this book. It was nice to hear some words from the author at the end of the audiobook. All in all, I was glad that I picked this book up, it was such a delightful read. 

👍 What I like 

• Beautiful story
• Nice rainbow representation

👎 What I don't like

• Maybe it lacks a punch

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Transphobia

emldavis001's review against another edition

3.0

I wanted this book for a long time and when I finally got it I put off reading it for so long. That was a mistake. This book is amazing. It really opened my eyes up. I recommend everyone reads this no matter whet your sexuality is. This is a great read. Definitely one of my favorites.

belinda1979's review against another edition

5.0

I found this book not only enjoyable but also informative. More importantly its why we should be kinder and more accepting of others. Our differences are what make us unique and interesting and no one should be hated for just wanting to be happy.

melissa_bookworm's review against another edition

5.0

CW: Transphobia
This was such a heart wrenching novel. Amanda obviously had to deal with a lot of adversity and its devastating to read about her being beaten by local teenagers just because they didn't understand.

srredd5's review against another edition

dark emotional hopeful inspiring tense fast-paced

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

3.75

jenmangler's review against another edition

3.0

Many people could benefit from walking in Amanda's shoes.