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The Girls Who Grew Big by Leila Mottley
4.5
emotional hopeful inspiring medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

This book was beautiful, but also a little sad. I definitely felt a rollercoaster of emotions while reading. I felt sorry for some of the girls, laughed at a few moments (PB&J) 😂, shook my head (someone was a little obessive), rooted for them to reach their goals, and wanted them to live & enjoy this moment in life regardless of what others thought! 

SO many things stuck out for me that I won't be forgetting any time soon! 😅 Minor characters also shined. 

What I loved the most about this was how honest each girl's story of motherhood was. Young mothers are just as capable as anyone else. Each girl has layers, which kept me engaged as if I really knew them!

I would love a continuation /part 2...this is just the beginning for the girls!  🩷