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Something About Her by Clementine Taylor

14 reviews

angelamarcela2's review against another edition

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emotional hopeful inspiring lighthearted 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

4.0

Something About Her is a book that pulls on your heartstrings. 

Following two European young women, Ash and Maya, as they experience their “coming of age”. These women come from two very different lives and experiences- and this ultimately plays a huge role in the relationship these women have together. A LGBTQIA+ novel with hands down one of the most accurate tales of “young love” I have come across. You very much take on the emotions of these characters and how they visualize the world around them.

Through the giddy romance, to the fear of abuse, and ultimately loss of love- Clementine has written an expertly crafted novel of two young women who individuals of any age, and any sexuality can understand. 

High praise to Clementine and this literary fiction novel.

Thank you NetGalley and Penguin Group Putnam for the ARC!

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ashleyoop's review

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emotional hopeful inspiring reflective sad fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

Aisling and Maya are a gutting portrayal of exploring and accepting your sexuality as young adults. They challenge their own fears, guilt, and family dynamics as they journey to become their true selves. Their story explores what it means to face the truth of both self and the circumstances you came from and how sometimes the very thing you try to escape will catch up to you if you refuse to face it. Other themes: chosen family, acceptance, familial abuse.

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trussell12's review

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emotional mysterious sad fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? N/A
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.25

I absolutely loved this book! It was so hard to put down!! I fell in absolute love with the characters and really like the way in which they were written (especially Maya). The ending took me by surprise. I definitely was not prepared for the plot twist. 

I’m thankful that I got approved by Net Galley to read this. 

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abbylw's review against another edition

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emotional hopeful reflective tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75


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