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Ugly Girls by Lindsay Hunter

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This book tells a rather dark and ugly story about two very unhappy girls. It is a story that portrays how ugly someone can be in theirs hearts. At times these girls are downright evil. It was an interesting story about how unhappy teenagers can be with their lives as well. Overall I thought it was a very compelling story that kept me interested and wanting to find out what happened next. It was a nice change of pace and a thrill ride of a fast page turner.

ljpapp's review

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3.0

I desperately wanted to love this book but it fell flat for me. I didn't feel any connection between Perry and Baby Girl, except maybe that the only reason they were friends ("frenemies", really) was because no one else liked them. Or not, because it seems like they've been friends a long time, but they never refer to past events or reminisce. And even though the Jamey situation was described as the core content of the book, it felt like an afterthought to push the content forward. The real story seemed to be about Perry and BG's constant struggle, their hatred of each other that never even came full circle to love in any way, which was disappointing. I think I would have enjoyed this book more if the cover hadn't described some insane cat-and-mouse game that never came to fruition. That being said, I finished this book in one sitting (about five hours) and the changes in narrator kept it fresh. I just wish the Jamey parts had been scrapped or given more time. 3.5 stars rounded down to 3.

conflictheory's review

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dark reflective tense fast-paced

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

3.0

christine020's review

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4.0

I've never encountered characters as real as the characters in this book. I love it so much. I love how they're all terrible - but with a glimmer of self-righteousness. (Because aren't we all?)

I only wish the story had a concrete ending.

seanamcphie's review

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dark slow-paced

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

2.75

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patriciamcm's review

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3.0

Not a horrible book, but it didn't really pull me in either. For a book that's only 229pgs it took me longer than it should have to finish.

megreads31's review

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1.0

This book was filled with horribly selfish characters that I couldn't relate to or even begin to feel anything towards. It was long and boring until the last twenty pages and then it ended without answering what would happen to any of the characters.