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Girlcrush: The debut novel from the bestselling author of Women Don't Owe You Pretty by Florence Given
16 reviews
jessieh's review against another edition
dark
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
Content Warnings
Minor: Mental illness, Sexual assault, and Emotional abuse
raimundo's review against another edition
dark
emotional
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
Content Warnings
Moderate: Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Rape, Suicidal thoughts, Sexual assault, Vomit, Toxic relationship, Biphobia, Drug use, Addiction, Bullying, Gaslighting, Lesbophobia, and Panic attacks/disorders
ritacastro's review against another edition
dark
emotional
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Vomit, Toxic relationship, and Sexual harassment
Moderate: Emotional abuse and Physical abuse
Minor: Rape, Sexual violence, Stalking, and Mental illness
hayleygray's review against another edition
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
So fucking powerful.
I went into this text with an open mind, mainly drawn by the cover and excerpt from the book on the inside of the sleeve as I’m very interested in social media and it’s dark realities. As soon as I started reading, I was hooked. The characters were real and the stories were raw and relatable. Even though this book is set in 2030 with online avatars and some Black Mirror-type shit, the story was authentic and reflects the harsh realities and truths of a very real society.
The ending was phenomenal and I would highly recommend to anyone of any race, religion, sex, gender, sexuality… please read this. It will free your inner self that may be obsessed with your online self.
I went into this text with an open mind, mainly drawn by the cover and excerpt from the book on the inside of the sleeve as I’m very interested in social media and it’s dark realities. As soon as I started reading, I was hooked. The characters were real and the stories were raw and relatable. Even though this book is set in 2030 with online avatars and some Black Mirror-type shit, the story was authentic and reflects the harsh realities and truths of a very real society.
The ending was phenomenal and I would highly recommend to anyone of any race, religion, sex, gender, sexuality… please read this. It will free your inner self that may be obsessed with your online self.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, and Mental illness
Moderate: Sexual assault
blumenpudel's review against another edition
dark
emotional
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
I'm undecided. Maybe because I was expecting something just... different... perhaps because I wanted to shake the protagonist to stop her from making all the wrong decisions, couldn't, and I was forced to witness the downward spiral!?
If a rating comes to mind that fits, I will change my review but until further notice: I'm undecided!
If a rating comes to mind that fits, I will change my review but until further notice: I'm undecided!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts
Minor: Rape and Schizophrenia/Psychosis
beckyyyadams's review against another edition
dark
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
This book was disappointing. I loved the start, Eartha’s exploration of her sexuality was great and her friendship was Rose was funny and enjoyable. I kind of wish that was the whole book.
Florence tried to pack way too much into one book. The themes she covered around influencer culture, “cancel culture”, social media, mental health and biphobia are really important and it’s so valuable seeing someone talk about this who has experienced it first hand. However, I wish she’d made this two books. I wish it was a novel about Eartha and Rose, friendship, exploring sexuality and all the great stuff covered in the first few chapters. And then a separate book, more in the style of WDOYP, that covered her personal experience with all the other stuff (because let’s be real, that’s what this kind of is anyway, a novel about a character that’s basically her)
Overall I didn’t hate it, there was just too much crammed into one book with no real depth or flow.
Florence tried to pack way too much into one book. The themes she covered around influencer culture, “cancel culture”, social media, mental health and biphobia are really important and it’s so valuable seeing someone talk about this who has experienced it first hand. However, I wish she’d made this two books. I wish it was a novel about Eartha and Rose, friendship, exploring sexuality and all the great stuff covered in the first few chapters. And then a separate book, more in the style of WDOYP, that covered her personal experience with all the other stuff (because let’s be real, that’s what this kind of is anyway, a novel about a character that’s basically her)
Overall I didn’t hate it, there was just too much crammed into one book with no real depth or flow.
Content Warnings
Minor: Sexual assault and Emotional abuse
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