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Some Girls Are

Courtney Summers
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Some Girls Are

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2010

Book Brief

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Courtney Summers

Some Girls Are

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2010
Book Details
Pages

255

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

High School • 2000s

Publication Year

2010

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

14-18 years

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Super Short Summary

Some Girls Are by Courtney Summers follows Regina, a high school student who experiences bullying and isolation after a betrayal by her close friends. The narrative explores themes of peer pressure, social hierarchies, and personal resilience as Regina navigates the challenges of her new reality, seeking redemption and understanding.

Dark

Unnerving

Emotional

Challenging

Melancholic

Reviews & Readership

3.9

15,206 ratings

67%

Loved it

23%

Mixed feelings

10%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Some Girls Are by Courtney Summers is praised for its raw and unflinching portrayal of high school bullying and social dynamics. The characters are well-developed, eliciting empathy and discomfort as they navigate intense emotional challenges. Some readers find the subject matter tough, suggesting the narrative might overwhelm sensitive readers. Overall, it’s a compelling and intense read.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Some Girls Are?

A reader who enjoys Some Girls Are by Courtney Summers likely appreciates gritty, realistic YA fiction exploring themes of bullying and trauma. Fans of Speak by Laurie Halse Anderson and Thirteen Reasons Why by Jay Asher will find this book compelling due to its raw emotional depth and intense high school dynamics.

3.9

15,206 ratings

67%

Loved it

23%

Mixed feelings

10%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

255

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

High School • 2000s

Publication Year

2010

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

14-18 years

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