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3.71 AVERAGE
3.71 AVERAGE
emotional
sad
slow-paced
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Sexism, Sexual assault, Violence, Grief, Alcohol, Classism
Moderate: Bullying, Child abuse, Miscarriage, Blood, Police brutality, Pregnancy
challenging
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Holy shit. I love this book so much.
Characters: 10/10
Relationships: 10/10
Conflict: 10/10
Build up and development: 10/10
This book fucked with my feelings and made me cry which I should have seen coming knowing the premise of the book but still was not expecting.
I read this book in less than one day and I just needed to know what was going to happen. It literally had hooks in me and would not let go until the end.
I was so excited to hear that Bad Girls Never Say Die was a gender-flipped reimagining of The Outsiders and I was not disappointed! It was definitely its own story with points that honor The Outsiders. So don’t worry about it being the same plot because I can promise you that it is not!
I highly recommend this book to everybody! Especially if The Outsiders was one of your favorite books in middle school!
Characters: 10/10
Relationships: 10/10
Conflict: 10/10
Build up and development: 10/10
This book fucked with my feelings and made me cry which I should have seen coming knowing the premise of the book but still was not expecting.
I read this book in less than one day and I just needed to know what was going to happen. It literally had hooks in me and would not let go until the end.
I was so excited to hear that Bad Girls Never Say Die was a gender-flipped reimagining of The Outsiders and I was not disappointed! It was definitely its own story with points that honor The Outsiders. So don’t worry about it being the same plot because I can promise you that it is not!
I highly recommend this book to everybody! Especially if The Outsiders was one of your favorite books in middle school!
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Classic Movie Style Nostalgia
It was no surprise that I was going to love this book, because Moxie was outstanding, and I really fell in love with the author's writing style. But, I could not have predicted just how much more I would love Bad Girls Never Say Die. It was marketed as a "gender-flipped reimagining of The Outsiders," and I would definitely have to agree, which is partly why I loved it so much.
The first thing that I loved about this one was the time period it took place in, and the fact that it also gave me Grease vibes. It was so refreshing to get a YA story that didn't revolve around social media and technology. It was a trip to the past with both historical accuracy and classic movie style nostalgia.
The second thing I loved was the variety, diversity, and personalities of the characters. The characters made the story and they all played a part. They were fleshed out and relatable and each held a level of depth and emotion.
The third, but definitely not the last, thing that I loved about the story (the most) was that it held messages of girl power, not judging a person by their appearance or situation, loyalty, friendship, sisterhood, and the importance of gender equality, family and motherly love. These messages were powerful and present throughout the entire story. I had a feeling that some of these lessons would be portrayed in the book from the synopsis, and, even though one might feel like they could be a little cliche and predictable, they all worked so well and really balanced everything out, resulting in a fantastic story with a surprising, and bittersweet ending.
Bad Girls Never Say Die was a refreshing, entertaining, one sitting kind of read that I would love to see turned in to a movie. I couldn't put it down, and when I finished it, I was left both utterly satisfied and wanting more of the world and characters. Even though it offered nostalgia for stories already told, it was unique and beautiful and held its own among others in the genre. It was a a 5+ star read and has become a new favorite for me!
It was no surprise that I was going to love this book, because Moxie was outstanding, and I really fell in love with the author's writing style. But, I could not have predicted just how much more I would love Bad Girls Never Say Die. It was marketed as a "gender-flipped reimagining of The Outsiders," and I would definitely have to agree, which is partly why I loved it so much.
The first thing that I loved about this one was the time period it took place in, and the fact that it also gave me Grease vibes. It was so refreshing to get a YA story that didn't revolve around social media and technology. It was a trip to the past with both historical accuracy and classic movie style nostalgia.
The second thing I loved was the variety, diversity, and personalities of the characters. The characters made the story and they all played a part. They were fleshed out and relatable and each held a level of depth and emotion.
The third, but definitely not the last, thing that I loved about the story (the most) was that it held messages of girl power, not judging a person by their appearance or situation, loyalty, friendship, sisterhood, and the importance of gender equality, family and motherly love. These messages were powerful and present throughout the entire story. I had a feeling that some of these lessons would be portrayed in the book from the synopsis, and, even though one might feel like they could be a little cliche and predictable, they all worked so well and really balanced everything out, resulting in a fantastic story with a surprising, and bittersweet ending.
Bad Girls Never Say Die was a refreshing, entertaining, one sitting kind of read that I would love to see turned in to a movie. I couldn't put it down, and when I finished it, I was left both utterly satisfied and wanting more of the world and characters. Even though it offered nostalgia for stories already told, it was unique and beautiful and held its own among others in the genre. It was a a 5+ star read and has become a new favorite for me!
dark
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I read this for the 2023 Popsugar Reading Challenge prompt “a modern retelling of a classic”. I loved The Outsiders so the bar was set pretty high. I didn’t love this retelling. The story started strong, but I didn’t find the main characters and their reactions believable. It did end on a strong note, though.
Mathieu describes this book as a genre-flipped retelling of The Outsiders. Set in 1960's Houston, a group of girls from the wrong side of the tracks get unintentionally involved with one of the wealthy debutantes. Evie and her group of friends are loud, bold, brave, and very loyal to their own. When Diane, a "good girl" helps Evie out of a terrible situation, she is irrevocably brought into the group. This is a gripping story of class, society's definition of "acceptable", and segregation. Give to those who love The Outsiders, but maybe also Greece and West Side Story (without the singing).
2.5 — I love The Outsiders, so the concept of a gender-flipped version hooked me immediately. In the end though, the book was fine. Perhaps my expectations were too high, but I never really felt a strong connection to the characters; Evie is no Ponyboy, that’s for sure. Maybe those not comparing it to The Outsiders would enjoy it more. . .
adventurous
dark
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No