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Meredith Russo

If I Was Your Girl

Meredith RussoFiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2016

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Meredith Russo

If I Was Your Girl

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2016
Book Details
Pages

293

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Suburban Tennessee • 2010s

Publication Year

2016

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

14-18 years

Lexile Level

HL770L

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Super Short Summary

If I Was Your Girl by Meredith Russo follows 18-year-old Amanda Hardy, a transgender girl who moves to Lambertville to live with her dad and start her senior year at a new school. As she navigates friendships and a romantic relationship with Grant, Amanda grapples with her identity and the challenges of keeping her past a secret, ultimately striving for acceptance and a fresh start.

Emotional

Inspirational

Romantic

Heartwarming

Contemplative

Reviews & Readership

4.3

43,558 ratings

75%

Loved it

20%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Meredith Russo's If I Was Your Girl is praised for its authentic portrayal of a transgender teen's journey, shedding light on both the struggles and triumphs. Insights highlight empathetic characters and a compelling narrative. However, some critics note predictability in the plot. Overall, it's considered a significant and heartfelt contribution to LGBTQ+ literature.

Who should read this

Who Should Read If I Was Your Girl?

Readers who would enjoy If I Was Your Girl by Meredith Russo are typically fans of YA fiction that focuses on LGBTQ+ themes, coming-of-age stories, and emotional narratives. Comparable to Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda by Becky Albertalli and They Both Die at the End by Adam Silvera, this book appeals to those looking for heartfelt, inclusive reads.

4.3

43,558 ratings

75%

Loved it

20%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

293

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Suburban Tennessee • 2010s

Publication Year

2016

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

14-18 years

Lexile Level

HL770L

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