This book was provided by the publisher for review purposes. All opinions are my own.
I'm the Girl by Courtney SummersPublication Date: September 13, 2022
Publisher: Wednesday Books / Macmillan
Pages: 352
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Source: From the Publisher
Genre: Young Adult Fiction / Thrillers & Suspense
Rating: ★★★
Synopsis:
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 breakout hit Sadie, I'm the Girl is a bold and masterfully written 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?
REVIEW
“I’m the Girl” by Courtney Summers was my last summer read for 2022.
I was intrigued by the premise of this book, and it turned out to be a great story. However, I must admit that none of the characters, including the main character Georgia Avis, were likable in any way. Every single character was selfish, with very few, if any, redeeming qualities. There was no one to root for throughout the entire book, which was unexpected.
The entire mystery of the story was explained in the last chapter, making it feel rushed and not well-developed. While I didn’t like the ending, I anticipated it because I know that wrongdoers don’t always face consequences.
I really wanted to like the main character Georgia Avis, but I couldn’t. I found her naive, fickle, and completely self-absorbed. Her entire identity revolves around being seen and beautiful. She never shows any ambition that isn’t based on her physical appearance. She ignores obvious things because they don’t fit her personal vision or narrative.
Now, I realize that this review may sound negative, but it’s not. I actually loved this book because it addresses important and difficult topics. While I didn’t like or connect with the characters, I appreciated the story itself. I believe that any book that can evoke strong emotions, positive or negative, is a good book.
