correenwiggins's review against another edition
5.0
I honestly can’t recall the last time a book made me cry… but this one sure did
savncheese's review against another edition
3.0
TW for this book - alcohol, bullying, sexual assault
So don't be like me and dive right in without reading the description and the TWs, especially if you're a person that has SA related trauma. At the same time, if you were just diving in you wouldn't be seeing this review... I digress.
This book follows a HS senior (Marin) whose AP english/newspaper teacher takes the relationship beyond the professional student/teacher relationship by effectively grooming her (and several others, I have to imagine) and then kissing her. Thankfully the student immediately realizes that what's happening is NOT ok. Good for her -- it's not an easy realization to have.
Overall, annoyed with the whole book but happy that my ptsd didn't completely kick my ass.
So don't be like me and dive right in without reading the description and the TWs, especially if you're a person that has SA related trauma. At the same time, if you were just diving in you wouldn't be seeing this review... I digress.
This book follows a HS senior (Marin) whose AP english/newspaper teacher takes the relationship beyond the professional student/teacher relationship by effectively grooming her (and several others, I have to imagine) and then kissing her. Thankfully the student immediately realizes that what's happening is NOT ok. Good for her -- it's not an easy realization to have.
Spoiler
After that encounter, she immediately tells her bestie who implies that she's either making it up or misread the whole sitution. What a GREAT friend.... I wanted to punch Chloe personally. I was suspicious even then that she was also having a below bar relationship with Bex. Marin then takes a dive into the gender politics of her school, even going so far as to write an editorial and start a feminist book club. The way that her so-called-bestie immediately others her and refers to feminists as women that don't shave their legs is reminiscent of stuff that definitely would've and did happen at my own small high school. Then when our girl finally goes to the principal and has it investigated, whaddaya know? They find the teacher not guilty and also imply that our girl is either confused or lying. Immediately she becomes even more of a social pariah than she already was by embracing feminism. The school's response to it is reminiscent of my own college experience (thankfully he was found guilty lol) and my ptsd definitely popped up for the first time in a minute. I think its a testament to literal YEARRRRS of therapy work that I was able to just get past it without it messing up my entire day or week. Super grateful that regardless of how shite her bestie was and the rest of the school for that matter, I'm glad Marin had Gray, her amazing parents, the book club, and Ms. Klein. Going through something like that is hard even with a support system, so I'm happy homegirl had it. And thennnnn, she doesn't get into Brown?? What the actual f**k. After striking back at Bex and her ex mans, she nearly gets expelled. It comes to light that Chloe x Bex was a thing and they pen the editorial calling this gross excuse of a man out for his BS.Overall, annoyed with the whole book but happy that my ptsd didn't completely kick my ass.
savncheese's review against another edition
3.0
TW for this book - alcohol, bullying, sexual assault
So don't be like me and dive right in without reading the description and the TWs, especially if you're a person that has SA related trauma. At the same time, if you were just diving in you wouldn't be seeing this review... I digress.
This book follows a HS senior (Marin) whose AP english/newspaper teacher takes the relationship beyond the professional student/teacher relationship by effectively grooming her (and several others, I have to imagine) and then kissing her. Thankfully the student immediately realizes that what's happening is NOT ok. Good for her -- it's not an easy realization to have.
Overall, annoyed with the whole book but happy that my ptsd didn't completely kick my ass.
So don't be like me and dive right in without reading the description and the TWs, especially if you're a person that has SA related trauma. At the same time, if you were just diving in you wouldn't be seeing this review... I digress.
This book follows a HS senior (Marin) whose AP english/newspaper teacher takes the relationship beyond the professional student/teacher relationship by effectively grooming her (and several others, I have to imagine) and then kissing her. Thankfully the student immediately realizes that what's happening is NOT ok. Good for her -- it's not an easy realization to have.
Spoiler
After that encounter, she immediately tells her bestie who implies that she's either making it up or misread the whole sitution. What a GREAT friend.... I wanted to punch Chloe personally. I was suspicious even then that she was also having a below bar relationship with Bex. Marin then takes a dive into the gender politics of her school, even going so far as to write an editorial and start a feminist book club. The way that her so-called-bestie immediately others her and refers to feminists as women that don't shave their legs is reminiscent of stuff that definitely would've and did happen at my own small high school. Then when our girl finally goes to the principal and has it investigated, whaddaya know? They find the teacher not guilty and also imply that our girl is either confused or lying. Immediately she becomes even more of a social pariah than she already was by embracing feminism. The school's response to it is reminiscent of my own college experience (thankfully he was found guilty lol) and my ptsd definitely popped up for the first time in a minute. I think its a testament to literal YEARRRRS of therapy work that I was able to just get past it without it messing up my entire day or week. Super grateful that regardless of how shite her bestie was and the rest of the school for that matter, I'm glad Marin had Gray, her amazing parents, the book club, and Ms. Klein. Going through something like that is hard even with a support system, so I'm happy homegirl had it. And thennnnn, she doesn't get into Brown?? What the actual f**k. After striking back at Bex and her ex mans, she nearly gets expelled. It comes to light that Chloe x Bex was a thing and they pen the editorial calling this gross excuse of a man out for his BS.Overall, annoyed with the whole book but happy that my ptsd didn't completely kick my ass.
lins18's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
happyhippielinds's review against another edition
dark
emotional
funny
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
5.0
This book left me both boiling with rage and shaking with anticipation. I cannot even begin to describe the pride in Marin from beginning to end— being faced with something so confusing and scary while having limited support is so terrifying; it left me scared jut reading about it, but GOD does it give readers HOPE and determination. WHERE WAS THIS BOOK EARLIER? Rules for Being a Girl needs to be read by anyone who is anyone to get a sense of what the world is like today. Trust me, you’ll start realizing just how many rules there are.
arinreads's review against another edition
4.0
a) important
b) entertaining
c) overall, an easy read, i loved it
b) entertaining
c) overall, an easy read, i loved it
aikku_johannaa's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
5.0
slstratton22's review against another edition
5.0
This book was incredible. It addressed such real problems in the world, and it described how it feels to be a girl perfectly. The storyline was amazing, and Marin’s character made me feel like I could do anything I put my mind too.