Some Girls Are by Courtney Summer

4/5 Stars

Regina Afton used to have it all. She was one of the “Fearsome Fivesome,” a group of high school girls who were the “mean girls.” They ruled the school. They didn’t care who they hurt. They used fear to enhance their popularity. Then something happens that causes Regina to be “frozen out.” One day she’s part of the five, the next she’s the target.

While battling with her old best friends and trying to survive each day in high school, Regina befriends social outcast Michael. Michael used to be her enemy- one of her victims…but now she needs to rely on him more than ever.

This book shows us the ugly side of bullying but also shows us what happens when it’s turned around and the bully gets bullied. Throughout the book the reader is able to see the characters change and how they react to what’s happening. It’s also very interesting to see how a group of teens can change someone’s life in the blink of an eye. One moment Regina is at the top, and then she is pushed to the bottom and the entire school is against her. To see the power that takes place within the social aspect of a high school is very eye opening.

There is mature content within this novel. Drugs, drinking, and the hint of sex are all mentioned throughout the book. Also, the language is true to life with how some teenagers speak. This is definitely a high school book. High school students will be able to relate to the characters in the book and the events that take place within the book. You will find yourself cheering along characters and then really disliking others. This is a great book that hopefully will help some people realize the real issues with bullying. One must question though, will reading this book change how bullies see what the problems they cause as Regina did? One can only hope. I do believe that if students read this novel, it could help.