The Girls I've Been
The Girls I've Been
Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2021
Book Brief
356
Novel • Fiction
Contemporary
2021
YA
14-18 years
Super Short Summary
The Girls I've Been by Tess Sharpe centers on Nora O’Malley, a young person with a skill for deception learned from growing up with a con-artist mother. Nora must use these skills to survive a bank hostage situation, protect loved ones, and confront her past identities. The story explores themes of resilience and identity.
Mysterious
Suspenseful
Emotional
Gritty
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
Reviews of Tess Sharpe's The Girls I've Been highlight its gripping, fast-paced narrative and complex, resilient protagonist. Critics praise the novel's clever plot twists and emotional depth. However, some find the alternating timelines confusing and believe certain character arcs lack development. Overall, it’s a compelling read addressing trauma and survival.
Who Should Read The Girls I've Been?
The ideal reader for Tess Sharpe's The Girls I’ve Been is someone who loves thrilling, character-driven narratives with strong, complex, and resourceful protagonists. Fans of Gillian Flynn's Gone Girl and Karen M. McManus's One of Us Is Lying will find this book's suspenseful twists and multi-layered plot particularly compelling.
356
Novel • Fiction
Contemporary
2021
YA
14-18 years
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