A review by talknerdybookblog
Rules for Being a Girl by Katie Cotugno, Candace Bushnell

emotional hopeful sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

Representation: Black side character, Hispanic side character, Gay side character, wlw side couple (Hero has two moms)

Note: The personal IS political

RTC

Mature Themes: Yes

• Underage alcohol use
• Discussion of having sex the first time (no intimacy beyond kissing is described)

Possible Triggers: Yes

• Heroine is sexually assaulted by her teacher (he kisses her)
• Gaslighting (by the Heroine's best friend, the teacher who assaulted her *and* the school Principal)
• Sexism
• Slut-shaming

Ending:

HFN