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A review by thepetitepunk
Not Like Other Girls by Meredith Adamo
4.0
Thank you NetGalley for providing me with an e-ARC in exchange for an honest review.
A thoughtful, engaging mystery with themes of friendship, sexual assault, consent, and respect, perfect for fans of Jennifer Mathieu and Mindy McGinnis. Jo’s witty, candid narration style worked well with this genre, and the audiobook narrator especially did a great job with bringing this to life. Sometimes more serious conversations in YA can share important information while also undermining the intelligence and experiences of teens—not the case here. It was great seeing Jo’s complex thought processes, which from personal experience, cut deep. The ending was not what I expected, but it ended up being one of my favorite choices from the author. A strong debut, and I can’t wait to see more from Meredith Adamo!
A thoughtful, engaging mystery with themes of friendship, sexual assault, consent, and respect, perfect for fans of Jennifer Mathieu and Mindy McGinnis. Jo’s witty, candid narration style worked well with this genre, and the audiobook narrator especially did a great job with bringing this to life. Sometimes more serious conversations in YA can share important information while also undermining the intelligence and experiences of teens—not the case here. It was great seeing Jo’s complex thought processes, which from personal experience, cut deep. The ending was not what I expected, but it ended up being one of my favorite choices from the author. A strong debut, and I can’t wait to see more from Meredith Adamo!