A review by jem_carstairs
If I Was Your Girl by Meredith Russo

emotional hopeful reflective fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes

3.75

Mixed feelings on this one. I thought it was mostly handled well, but
the scene at homecoming annoyed me a little. I wished Amanda had gotten the chance to tell her own story, and I don’t like that one of her main friendships was wrecked with absolutely no resolution. I hated the handling of Bea’s character. I also wish that her dad’s abuse had been properly acknowledged and dealt with.


Apart from one spoiler, I liked the way friendships were done although I feel they could have been developed a little further. And the romance was hardly more unrealistic than your typical YA romance so whilst it wasn’t anything special, I liked it. It was fine. But to be honest I could have had the book without it personally.

The ending was a bit idealistic in some areas, yet also didn’t have enough resolution for me in others

Overall, I think there are better YA romances, but think the trans rep was pretty good, I really liked Amanda as a character and I enjoyed the friendships. And, if nothing else, it was easy, engaging and fairly enjoyable 
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