Reviews

Earth Girl by Janet Edwards

maggiekms's review

adventurous emotional medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.75

everthereader's review against another edition

4.0

This was a very interesting dystopia. I really liked the world they lived in. I was kind of confused by some of the things going on in this book. I liked Jarra as a character because she was willing to learn despite being discriminated and called "ape."

marpesea's review against another edition

I was really enjoying this book up until about 2/3 of the way through when the character's personality took a radical shift that didn't seem plausible to me. I tried to keep reading after that, but it became a chore.

Edwards builds a fascinating world and Jarra is a strong, flawed female character, but ultimately the story fell flat for me.

I threw in the towel at pg 155

emilyusuallyreading's review against another edition

2.0

This one was weird for me. Edwards tried to pull a Scott Westerfeld in Uglies and created jargon and slang from a futuristic society, but instead of coming across as cool, I found myself struggling to know what was even going on. Jarra as a character is relatively unlikable. Even the font of the book is weird and harder to read.

helenamt's review

adventurous medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

laura532's review

adventurous emotional lighthearted fast-paced

3.5

lucerez's review against another edition

4.0

This was a very fun read with consistent world-building, a strong narrative voice, and good variety in the supporting characters. The creativity in this book makes me feel justified in the criticism I've aimed at other "sci-fi/dystopian YA"-type novels with far weaker worldbuilding.

becxreadz's review against another edition

This was not what I thought it would be.  Too ya for me

elusivity's review against another edition

3.0

Jarra is one of those born with immunological issues that prevent her from traveling out of Earth orbit. As such, she is stuck on Earth as a special, socially discriminated class. However, being discriminated against doesn't seem a bad deal: you get room and board and free education and guaranteed employment, caring proParents that fight for your rights, psychologist services, AND a fund. Granted, you're stuck on Earth which is now a blasted hellhole historical site, but still. That is a better life than a lot of people can dream of, and she should count her blessings.

Since I can't buy into her angst, I'm not appropriately elated when all her problems are one by one resolved.

Spoiler

Her Military parents totally wanted so much to meet her before they died. Her grandmother was a super-impressive General and Jarra inherits her Military honors. She is an AMAZING tag leader, has a boy fall for her, become the center of media hype for being heroic.

It makes for a fairly linear story. Still, it is good to see her problems resolve without becoming insurmountable odds. Most things in life we angst over are really not so bad, if we can manage to face them and take reasonable action.

A very positive read, and very YA. Recommended for that audience.

weebitofreak's review against another edition

5.0

This book had such a great plot. My imagination went a little crazy when I read the summary, but I think it turned out better than I hoped. I can't wait to read the 2nd and 3rd book and see where it takes me.