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A review by amyvl93
Girls Out Late by Jacqueline Wilson
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2024 Reread: So, I have been quite enjoying revisiting these novels ahead of the release of Think Again, and this is the first one I have not enjoyed rereading. In this installment, Ellie gets herself an actual real life boyfriend after they lock eyes over their sketchbooks. Meanwhile, Nadine has run-ins with her toxic ex-boyfriend earlier in the series, and Magda has a crush on their teacher. There are some...bizarre plot turns in this book, and Ellie's usual charm is a bit absent as she becomes truly obsessed with her boyfriend. Nadine probably has the most interesting storyline in reckoning with her previous experience but this is largely sidelined. A bit of a miss unfortunately!
Moderate: Fatphobia and Sexual harassment