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Some Girls Are

Courtney Summers

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Jan 11, 2010 Julie N rated it liked it

Regina was one of the most popular girls at school until she is accused of sleeping with her best-friend's boyfriend. Despite the fact that what really happened was anything but consensual, Regina becomes the target of her one-time friends, who decide to make her life at school miserable.

Writing
Fine. I think the author did a good job of capturing the voice of teens, but it was typical YA fare. Nothing jumped out at me either way.

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Excellent. I read it in one sitting over the co ...more

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Mar 26, 2012 Hmr28 rated it really liked it

I'd actually give this a 4.5. It was remarkably effective. I can't remember the last time I teared up for a book and I had a hard time maintaining my cool with this one. A wonderful portrayal of a redeemed villainess heroine. This book is about fear. About what makes a bully and what makes a victim. I think the author is spot on in her portrayal of the mindset that occurs when groups of teens (or people) come together (think lord of the flies only with a group of girls and set in a high school). ...more

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Apr 09, 2010 Jliongrrrl rated it really liked it

Shelves: read-in-2013

I received this in a holiday exchange some time ago and just hadn't gotten around to reading it until now (I really do love reading on my Nook and sadly rarely read an actual paper book anymore). I thought this was really well written! The characters were very interesting and the story was (sadly) believable.
I would recommend this to any YA lovers out there. ...more

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