When sixteen-year-old Georgia Avis discovers the dead body of thirteen-year-old Ashley James, she teams up with Ashley’s older sister, Nora, to find and bring the killer to justice before he strikes again. But their investigation throws Georgia into a world of unimaginable privilege and wealth, without conscience or consequence, and as Ashley’s killer closes in, Georgia will discover when money, power and beauty rule, it might not be a matter of who is guilty—but who is guiltiest.
A spiritual successor to the 2018 breakout hit, Sadie, I’m the Girl is a masterfully written, bold, and unflinching account of how one young woman feels in her body as she struggles to navigate a deadly and predatory power structure while asking readers one question: if this is the way the world is, do you accept it?
⤖ My Review ⬻
I was intrigued by the synopsis for Courtney Summers’ I’m the Girl which made me imagine the book to be an atmospheric, dark, and gripping read. While some parts definitely delivered on this promise, I didn’t find it to be the case overall. My expectations may have played a part in my overall feeling about the book.
I enjoyed the mystery and plot twists in I’m the Girl. It kept me guessing until the very end and I was pleasantly surprised by how the story unfolded. I also liked the hint of romance without it taking over the plot. I just wish there had been more of the atmosphere I had been hoping for.
I didn’t find the MC, Georgia, to be very likable which made it difficult for me to root for her. But I will say that she felt realistic and was interesting to read about outside of my personal feelings. I absolutely loved Sadie also by Courtney Summers, and have been looking for the same pacing, grit, and characters in Summers’ books ever since.
While I’m the Girl didn’t quite live up to my expectations, I will say that it was still an enjoyable read and that it showcased Courtney Summers’ talent for spinning an unpredictable mystery. I will definitely be reading more of her work in the future—anything new as well as previously published titles.
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