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The Girls I've Been, by Tess Sharpe

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melbsreads's review

adventurous challenging dark mysterious tense medium-paced

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

4.0

Trigger warnings: hostage situation, gun violence, physical violence, graphic descriptions of domestic abuse, mentions of child molestation, fire, menstruation, incarceration of a parent, emotional abuse, mentions of abortion, stabbing, blood.

Oof. This was definitely darker than I anticipated, but also extremely compelling. I loved the way that Nora's past knowledge came in handy in an emergency situation, and the ways in which her friendships impacted the situation. Nora's relationship with her sister was fantastic, and even though I struggled at times with how dark this was and I had to put it down and walk away for a little while, it was such a compelling story that I kept coming back because I HAD to know what happened next.

stephchaplin9's review against another edition

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adventurous dark tense fast-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? Yes

4.0

megwilli's review against another edition

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challenging dark emotional mysterious sad tense fast-paced

5.0

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olivia889's review against another edition

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adventurous dark emotional mysterious sad tense 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? Yes

5.0

beyond_bookish's review against another edition

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dark 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? Yes

4.0

simsalabim's review against another edition

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dark emotional mysterious fast-paced

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

4.25

The Only thing i did‘nt like is that in the begining they talk so much about how good she is without Eber showing it. They do Later though

kyrstin_p1989's review against another edition

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adventurous challenging dark emotional hopeful inspiring sad tense fast-paced

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

4.0

I really enjoyed this book about a girl who was forced to be anything but for her entire life. It was exciting and thrilling and dramatic and sad. A great YA thriller about a smart girl who finally becomes herself.

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