A review by dhatislandbookworm
Confessions of an Alleged Good Girl by Joya Goffney

emotional funny lighthearted 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

5.0

This book is for the girlies who related to Beyoncé's 'Church Girt'. It's me. I am girlies. 

This coming-of-age novel did a superb job at having nuanced, much needed conversations about sex, peer pressure, purity culture, and religion. 

Watching Momo deconstruct everything she thought knew about sex, discovering bodily autonomy, and subsequently becoming a better her made my heart swell. 

I also loved the focus on cultivating strong friendships! I loved watching Momo dismantle the preconceived notions about Reggie and reject the misogynoir against Sasha. 

I honestly wish I had this book growing up because teen me needed it. (Former church kids with religious trauma stand up! 🗣️) 

Can we make this book required reading? Because this should be required reading!