Review by 3point1four - Difficult Girls

3point1four 's review for:

Difficult Girls by Veronica Bane

5.0

adventurous dark emotional funny inspiring mysterious tense medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

This book had me laughing before I finished the first chapter. It quickly brought me back to those awkward teen years, when you have a crush and can't quite keep it together, inevitably making a fool of yourself instead of being suave.

The focus of the story seamlessly shifts to the main character, Greta, as she becomes entangled in a murder mystery while making new friends along the way. Greta is able to confront and escape the demons of her past - a struggle many of us can relate to during the tumultuous high school years.

At her new theme park job, Greta meets people who accept her for who she truly is, flaws and all, and love her because of them, not in spite of them. Bane offers a diverse cast of characters that many readers will relate to. The first half of the book provides insights into each character, allowing readers to truly get to know and care about them. In the second half, the pace picks up, taking readers on a thrilling ride (pun intended) as Greta pieces everything together. The ending is surprising, even for seasoned mystery readers.

Overall, this is a fantastic book for middle school and high school readers, as well as adults who enjoy YA thrillers.

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