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"It's more important to know who you are than who you think you're meant to be." "I’m the Girl" is about a 16-year-old girl who dreams of escaping poverty and sees her beauty as the way out. When she discovers the body of a 13-year-old girl, she is lured into a world filled with wealth, privilege, and power. This book is one giant trigger warning with grooming and sexual assault at the forefront. It's not an enjoyable read, but it is provocative and timely. There is a nod to Sadie (another book by Courtney Summers). It shows innocence and innocence lost. It shows how the powerful and wealthy wield their power. How predators’ prey on others and how growing up is hard to do. Georgie is raw and painfully naive. I couldn't fully relate to her, but I understood her desire for her dream. She is stunningly beautiful and and only semi conscious of the power that goes with that kind of beauty. Her focus and awareness of beauty grew redundant and frustrating to read, but at the same time, there is a purpose behind the focus on this aspect of Georgie’s character. This book is a gripping, addictive, wild ride that makes you numb for hours. It leaves you speechless as a whirlwind of thoughts occupies your mind. I loved the bitter ending! An absolutely heartbreaking, well executed, impeccably written book.
Apr 12, 2026
"It's more important to know who you are than who you think you're meant to be." "I’m the Girl" is about a 16-year-old girl who dreams of escaping poverty and sees her beauty as the way out. When she discovers the body of a 13-year-old girl, she is lured into a world filled with wealth, privilege, and power. This book is one giant trigger warning with grooming and sexual assault at the forefront. It's not an enjoyable read, but it is provocative and timely. There is a nod to Sadie (another book by Courtney Summers). It shows innocence and innocence lost. It shows how the powerful and wealthy wield their power. How predators’ prey on others and how growing up is hard to do. Georgie is raw and painfully naive. I couldn't fully relate to her, but I understood her desire for her dream. She is stunningly beautiful and and only semi conscious of the power that goes with that kind of beauty. Her focus and awareness of beauty grew redundant and frustrating to read, but at the same time, there is a purpose behind the focus on this aspect of Georgie’s character. This book is a gripping, addictive, wild ride that makes you numb for hours. It leaves you speechless as a whirlwind of thoughts occupies your mind. I loved the bitter ending! An absolutely heartbreaking, well executed, impeccably written book.
Apr 12, 2026
