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Some Girls Do

Jennifer Dugan
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Some Girls Do

Fiction | Novel | Published in 2021

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Jennifer Dugan

Some Girls Do

Fiction | Novel | Published in 2021
Book Details
Pages

336

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Contemporary

Topic
Publication Year

2021

Recommended Reading Age

14-18 years

Lexile Level

HL750L

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Super Short Summary

Some Girls Do by Jennifer Dugan follows a former track star and a beauty queen, as they navigate high school life and their burgeoning feelings for each other. They confront personal and societal challenges, exploring themes of identity, acceptance, and the complexities of teenage relationships.

Reviews & Readership

4.1

27,986 ratings

63%

Loved it

28%

Mixed feelings

9%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Jennifer Dugan's Some Girls Do receives praise for its authentic representation of queer relationships and well-developed characters. Readers appreciate the heartfelt narrative and the exploration of identity. Some critiques highlight pacing issues and predictability in the plot. Despite these minor setbacks, the novel's emotional depth and relatability resonate with many.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Some Girls Do?

A reader who enjoys Some Girls Do by Jennifer Dugan tends to appreciate YA fiction with LGBTQ+ themes, romance, and complex characters. Fans of Becky Albertalli’s Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda and Adam Silvera’s They Both Die at the End will find its blend of heartfelt storytelling and diverse representation appealing.

4.1

27,986 ratings

63%

Loved it

28%

Mixed feelings

9%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

336

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Contemporary

Topic
Publication Year

2021

Recommended Reading Age

14-18 years

Lexile Level

HL750L

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