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Not Like Other Girls Meredith Adamo

Not Like Other Girls By Meredith Adamo

Not Like Other Girls by Meredith Adamo


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Not Like Other Girls Summary

Not Like Other Girls by Meredith Adamo

Cheats. Liars. Fakes. Friends? A breathtaking contemporary YA thriller serious questions and hot romance in an irresistible twisty mystery. Perfect for fans of One of Us is Lying, We Were Liars and A Good Girl's Guide to Murder. Jo used to be the perfect high-school girl class president, popular, bright and successful. But when nude photos of her were leaked to the entire school, her grades plummeted, her friends fell away and now she's a reckless, difficult social outcast. The girl who 'deserved' it. Then her former best friend Maddie disappears. Everyone else assumes Maddie has just run away but that doesnt add up to Jo. To discover the truth, Jo needs to get back in with the group of classmates who have shut her out: the boys who betrayed her and the clique of girls who whisper behind her back. And she has to make it look as if she wants to be there. The only way back in is through Hudson. An old fling with his own reasons for finding Maddie, he persuades Jo to fake date him. And it works. But as the truth about Maddies disappearance comes to light, so do long-hidden secrets from Jos past. Who is Jo really trying to findMaddie, or the girl she herself used to be? 'Both a twisty mystery and a compelling, heartbreaking exploration of what it's like to be a teen girl. I absolutely loved this.' Ravena Guron, author of This Book Kills 'Edgy and authentic, this [is a] stunning punch of a novel' Publishers Weekly 'Compulsively readable, this is a must-read for lovers of YA mysteries' Booklist

Not Like Other Girls Reviews

Twisty, contemporary thriller * Bookseller *
Edgy and authentic, this stunning gut-punch of a novel unravels the complexities of teen girlhood, toxic friendships, and trauma ... This is both a timely, suspense-building thriller and a powerful story of healing. * Publishers Weekly *
A brilliant book - witty and gripping, it's both a twisty mystery and a compelling, heartbreaking exploration of what it's like to be a teen girl. I absolutely loved this. -- Ravena Guron
The gradual reveal of Jos heartbreaking social history involving betrayal, bullying, and multiple instances of sexual harassment and assault, provide a strong emotional grounding. . . Jo is an authentic, multidimensional character. . . A thoughtful and thought-provoking feminist tale woven into an expansive mystery * Kirkus *
A complex personal narrative lies its heart, bringing surprising depth ... the layered mystery will likely keep readers guessing through a well-paced series of reveals. Beyond the core mystery, theres nuanced portrayals of female friendships, a love interest as supportive as he is gorgeous, a suitably villainous nice guy, and plenty of sex positivity and discussions about consent. * Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books *
Outstanding takes on themes of consent, power and the devastating end to friendships. It hits all the right notes to make a gripping and impactful book ... Effective and compulsively readable, this is a must-read for lovers of YA mysteries * Booklist *

About Meredith Adamo

Meredith Adamo is a YA author with a master's degree in Youth Librarianship. She's based in hot, humid North Carolina, but she's originally from Rochester, New York. That's her favorite place on the planet and she can tell you all about Rochester's speciality dish, a Garbage Plate. Don't ask... Meredith likes to write about girls who can make you laugh and break your heart - ideally on the same page. Her non-writing interests include collecting vintage bakeware, crocheting the ugliest blankets you've ever seen and grocery shopping. Not Like Other Girls is her debut novel.

Additional information

GOR013684607
9781526669865
1526669862
Not Like Other Girls by Meredith Adamo
Used - Very Good
Paperback
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
2024-04-30
320
N/A
Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
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