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A review by capybooks
The Girls I've Been by Tess Sharpe
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
I found parts of this novel slow to read, but the more I read, the more I enjoyed it. I wish the character's backstory came first, instead of alternating between the present-day chapters, because I found it hard to keep track of what each girl's story was.
Despite all of this, I really liked a lot of aspects of this story; the LGBTQ+ representation, endometriosis awareness, and an intriguing protagonist. The opening sentence was gripping too!
A great read.
Despite all of this, I really liked a lot of aspects of this story; the LGBTQ+ representation, endometriosis awareness, and an intriguing protagonist. The opening sentence was gripping too!
A great read.
Graphic: Abandonment, Ableism, Abortion, Blood, Death, Death of parent, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Gore, Gun violence, Kidnapping, Misogyny, Pregnancy, Domestic abuse, Pedophilia, Child abuse, Confinement, Cursing, and Alcohol