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

emotional inspiring reflective fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

This book had a lot good things going for it! I really enjoyed the message and Marin's character growth and inner turmoil was also handled really well. I think the simple writing style really makes this book accessible for people of all ages and skill levels and I really enjoyed the commentary and reflection on the expectations society has for girls at Marin's age. 

What kept me from giving this book 4 stars was that I felt that a lot of the pop culture references that the author's made during the story were a bit outdated and weren't necessary to the plot at all. I also felt like the end was a bit too neat and tidy, but honestly it doesn't bother me that much since I think we deserve more happy endings anyways. Overall, this was a really good and I would definitely recommend it to people who want to learn more about feminism and the teenage girl experience in high school.
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