Some Girls Are
Release Date: January 5, 2010
Publisher: St. Martin’s Griffin
Age Group: Young Adult
Pages: 256
Source: Publisher
Interest: Author
Challenge: None
Other Titles by Author: Cracked Up to Be
Climbing to the top of the social ladder is hard–falling from it is even harder. Regina Afton used to be a member of the Fearsome Fivesome, an all-girl clique both feared and revered by the students at Hallowell High… until vicious rumors about her and her best friend’s boyfriend start going around.Now Regina’s been “frozen out” and her ex-best friends are out for revenge. If Regina was guilty, it would be one thing, but the rumors are far from the terrifying truth and the bullying is getting more intense by the day. She takes solace in the company of Michael Hayden, a misfit with a tragic past who she herself used to bully. Friendship doesn’t come easily for these onetime enemies, and as Regina works hard to make amends for her past, she realizes Michael could be more than just a friend… if threats from the Fearsome Foursome don’t break them both first.
Three words: (some girls are) very very mean
I really wish I could write an intellectual, well thought out, comprehensive review, that could do an exceptional book justice. Because if a book ever deserved that type of review it would be Some Girls Are.
I honestly don’t know how Courtney does it. How can she write a character that is a bitch, in all essence of the word…. and make me like her…. feel sorry for her even! I should hate her, hate all that she stands for, for all those bitches in high school that thought they were…. well that’s another story for a different day.
That’s who Regina is- a bitch, and yet, I empathized with her. I felt sorry for her. I found myself nodding in agreement, with her conniving plans to get back at the girls that were making her life a living hell. Who brainwashed me into feeling this way… Courtney Summers did, that’s who. She manipulated me with her words! She used her amazing talent to deconstruct my view of something that had always been black and white, bitch and non-bitch and made it… GRAY! How dare you!? Now I’m wondering… do bitches have feelings too….? Do bitches deserve second chances. Do bitches deserve the sweetest guy on the planet?
Speaking of sweetest guys on the planet…. was anyone else feeling that tension between those two, or was it just me. I know it couldn’t possibly be just me… but I just wanted to scream..KISS HER ALREADY! I know you hate her, but give her a big ole’ I hate you kiss!
I really wanted to do intellectual, but it’s obviously not happening.
Seriously though… I can’t say enough good things about this book. Courtney has a very distinct style, and I really enjoy reading her books. She has great characterization, the plot is just insane… when you think these girls couldn’t be more mean, well they can and they Are.
I could not put this book down, and yet.. it was hard to read. I literally picked it up hoping to get a few chapters in and ended up reading the whole thing through.
The realistic portrayal of these girls is absolutely disturbing, in a grossly addicting way. You don’t want to see what horrible things they do next… yet you do. How is that possible… am I just a masochist like that?
And here I raise my glass… to Courtney Summers… the queen of mean. Not that I’m saying Courtney is mean, she is in fact very sweet, but damn, she knows how to write some mean ass girls.
I’m ready for book three, please NOW.
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Isn't she amazing? Courtney topped herself with this one and Cracked up to Be was epic. You are so right on with this Krist. I rooted for Regina too and it was weird because she was mean too. But you felt for! I felt for! You can't not care for her! And Michael and the kiss…amazing in every way!
Isn't she amazing? Courtney topped herself with this one and Cracked up to Be was epic. You are so right on with this Krist. I rooted for Regina too and it was weird because she was mean too. But you felt for! I felt for! You can't not care for her! And Michael and the kiss…amazing in every way!
Wow, I keep hearing how awesome this book is. An author that can make you like a mean person? That takes some serious skill,
Thanks for the amusing review
Wow, I keep hearing how awesome this book is. An author that can make you like a mean person? That takes some serious skill,
Thanks for the amusing review
Cracked Up To Be was one of my very favorite books I read last year. I loved it so much. I just bought this one earlier this week, and I really can't wait to read it.
Cracked Up To Be was one of my very favorite books I read last year. I loved it so much. I just bought this one earlier this week, and I really can't wait to read it.
Wow I have read cracked up to be and now I HAVE to get this book.I will be at b&n as soon as it opens.
Wow I have read cracked up to be and now I HAVE to get this book.I will be at b&n as soon as it opens.
I so want to read this book, but I'm a bit afraid to read about all the mean things these girls do to each other.
I so want to read this book, but I'm a bit afraid to read about all the mean things these girls do to each other.
I have heard some amazing reviews for this book and this joins that list…..I can't wait for my copy to arrive
I have heard some amazing reviews for this book and this joins that list…..I can't wait for my copy to arrive
what a great review :]
i am so eager to read this book
i have not read one bad review
and that's saying a lot ;D
what a great review :]
i am so eager to read this book
i have not read one bad review
and that's saying a lot ;D
Awesome review! I love it lol. I'm reading Cracked Up to Be right now and I'm really enjoying it! I ordered this book from Amazon yesterday! I can't wait ti read it!
Awesome review! I love it lol. I'm reading Cracked Up to Be right now and I'm really enjoying it! I ordered this book from Amazon yesterday! I can't wait ti read it!
This one was already on my list due to all the rave reviews and that awesome cover but your review just made me want to read it NOW..Like , right now.. Wonderful review
This one was already on my list due to all the rave reviews and that awesome cover but your review just made me want to read it NOW..Like , right now.. Wonderful review
I can't wait to read this. I loved Cracked Up to Be.
I can't wait to read this. I loved Cracked Up to Be.
Awesome reviews. I've not read anything by Courtney Summers, but I'm sure I'm going to like this book.
Awesome reviews. I've not read anything by Courtney Summers, but I'm sure I'm going to like this book.
I want this book more and more each time I read a different review. I must get my hands on a copy soon!
I want this book more and more each time I read a different review. I must get my hands on a copy soon!
So many 5 stars! Sounds like an epic book then. haha. I'm already a fan of Courtney Summers, so I definitely want to read this now. Thanks for the review.
So many 5 stars! Sounds like an epic book then. haha. I'm already a fan of Courtney Summers, so I definitely want to read this now. Thanks for the review.
Haha yes I don't know how she makes is so that we love characters we should hate. Courtney Summers is part evil genius and part amazing writer.
Haha yes I don't know how she makes is so that we love characters we should hate. Courtney Summers is part evil genius and part amazing writer.
I'm hearing so many good things about this one, I'm definitely intrigued. Firmly on my wishlist!
I'm hearing so many good things about this one, I'm definitely intrigued. Firmly on my wishlist!
Haha, this review is amazing (even if you think you didn't go down the more intellectual road of approach.) I've read so many great reviews for this book and after reading another enthusiastic one, I just can't wait to get my hands on this book.
Haha, this review is amazing (even if you think you didn't go down the more intellectual road of approach.) I've read so many great reviews for this book and after reading another enthusiastic one, I just can't wait to get my hands on this book.
I can't wait to read this one! Looks so good. I need to buy it ASAP. Great review!
I can't wait to read this one! Looks so good. I need to buy it ASAP. Great review!
Wow top marks in every category. This review made me want to read this so much more.
Wow top marks in every category. This review made me want to read this so much more.
Sounds like I really need to get my name on the wait list for these books!
Sounds like I really need to get my name on the wait list for these books!
I just finished this book yesterday and I have this feeling like.. I want every girl to read this book. Every high school aged girl. Show them that it's not everything to be popular, those girls will turn on you in a snap. And for moms to read it to show that those girls really CAN be that cruel..
I just finished this book yesterday and I have this feeling like.. I want every girl to read this book. Every high school aged girl. Show them that it's not everything to be popular, those girls will turn on you in a snap. And for moms to read it to show that those girls really CAN be that cruel..
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This book is absolutely amazing!! I read it for a book report, thinking “oh just another book I’ll have to read.” But I just could not put this book down! You think, “how could this book go on any more?” and then it takes a weird yet super amazing twist. I recommend it to any person who has the chance to read it.