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A review by mercyyy
The Girls I've Been by Tess Sharpe
dark
emotional
hopeful
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I was shocked by how addictive and clever this was from the first page. The writing style and pacing worked really well from the start. It’s almost hard to put it down because the story grabs you from the very start.
As Nora is held hostage in a bank robbery with her ex boyfriend and current girlfriend, I anticipated a lot of unnecessary or petty drama which made me kind of hesitant. However, the relationship between the three characters is so much more heartwarming than expected and I was happy to see their relationships didn’t define them as that does often happen. The glimpses we get into Nora’s past were also a great touch and I liked the way they were included quite a bit.
One thing I do wish we got to see more of was Lee. I really enjoyed her character and her relationship with Nora so was kind of sad she wasn’t as prominent.