A review by mrsereads
Girlhood by Cat Clarke

dark emotional funny hopeful sad 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

5.0

Harper really struggles to deal with her past and surrounds herself with an amazing group of friends. A new girl starts at Duncraggan, who takes a shine to Harper and suddenly both their lives become more complex and both change more than they ever thought they would with both tense and loving moments. I always suspected something about Kirsty and expected a twist but not the twist we were given. 

This is my first Cat Clarke novel and I thoroughly enjoyed it. There was a diverse range of characters, great character development and even the side characters got plenty of writing space. 
I enjoyed learning all about Harper and found myself rooting for her throughout. I found myself eager to keep reading and look forward to finding myself some others. I highly recommend.