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A review by literarykate616
Not That Kind of Girl by Siobhan Vivian
5.0
I loved this book! It was real and I could totally relate to Natalie even though I was far from being student council president in high school. I was a band geek in school and didn’t hang out with the popular crowd, but I did take AP English and worked hard to get good grades. I hated studying for tests, especially the ACT, but like Natalie I was focused on getting into a good college.
I would have never considered sneaking out of my house and I never got home after curfew because I didn’t have one due to my lack of a social life. I had my few close friends and I was friendly with the rest of my class. We didn’t have huge deviations in social groups at my school and I don’t think that we ever had any big rumors going around. I never knew about any of the parties that were going on since my dad was one of the counselors. I honestly didn’t mind being left out of that loop though, because the people that went to those parties weren’t my friends.
I understand the pressure that Natalie felt from her parents, teachers and peers. It’s hard to focus when people expect you to do well all the time and not screw up anything. I liked how Connor challenged Natalie and made her realize that she couldn’t control everything in her life, and especially couldn’t run from her feelings for him.
The scene with the food drive reminded me of my years in National Honor Society when we put together all the baskets for needy families for White Christmas. We had a huge assembly and then delivered the food afterwards and were allowed to miss classes during that time. Senior year I got to drive around with my friends and then we all went out for lunch. That didn’t even compare to what Student Council did all year round so I can’t imagine being as busy as Natalie with all those committees and projects.
Spencer really bothered me in the beginning with all her drama and smuttiness, but by the end of the book I could see her as the next student council president. I don’t agree with any of the things she did, but she did work hard on the committees once she got her act together. Ms. Bee was annoying because to me it seemed like she was a bitter divorced woman who expected Natalie to be independent and ignore her hormones. A high school senior should be able to date and I’m glad that Natalie realized Ms. Bee just needed to shut up and mind her own business.
Can I just swoon over all the amazing sexy scenes in this book? I will never look at sheds the same way again. Connor and Natalie had real passion and I loved watching their relationship grow. I now want to read everything else by Siobhan Vivian. Please feel free to start sending me recommendations.
I would have never considered sneaking out of my house and I never got home after curfew because I didn’t have one due to my lack of a social life. I had my few close friends and I was friendly with the rest of my class. We didn’t have huge deviations in social groups at my school and I don’t think that we ever had any big rumors going around. I never knew about any of the parties that were going on since my dad was one of the counselors. I honestly didn’t mind being left out of that loop though, because the people that went to those parties weren’t my friends.
I understand the pressure that Natalie felt from her parents, teachers and peers. It’s hard to focus when people expect you to do well all the time and not screw up anything. I liked how Connor challenged Natalie and made her realize that she couldn’t control everything in her life, and especially couldn’t run from her feelings for him.
The scene with the food drive reminded me of my years in National Honor Society when we put together all the baskets for needy families for White Christmas. We had a huge assembly and then delivered the food afterwards and were allowed to miss classes during that time. Senior year I got to drive around with my friends and then we all went out for lunch. That didn’t even compare to what Student Council did all year round so I can’t imagine being as busy as Natalie with all those committees and projects.
Spencer really bothered me in the beginning with all her drama and smuttiness, but by the end of the book I could see her as the next student council president. I don’t agree with any of the things she did, but she did work hard on the committees once she got her act together. Ms. Bee was annoying because to me it seemed like she was a bitter divorced woman who expected Natalie to be independent and ignore her hormones. A high school senior should be able to date and I’m glad that Natalie realized Ms. Bee just needed to shut up and mind her own business.
Can I just swoon over all the amazing sexy scenes in this book? I will never look at sheds the same way again. Connor and Natalie had real passion and I loved watching their relationship grow. I now want to read everything else by Siobhan Vivian. Please feel free to start sending me recommendations.