The Girls I've Been
Children's, Teenage & Young Adult | Paperback Published on: 04/02/2021
£9.99
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The best YA thriller I have ever read!
By the age of 18, Nora O’Malley has lived many, many lives. Raised on secrets and lies, she was trained by her con artist mother to be whichever ‘perfect ... READ MORE
Read it all in one sitting!
I read this entire book in one sitting! The story is so tense and twisty and I just couldn’t put it down. The book tells the story of her past as a con art... READ MORE
A thrilling YA ride!
This was an absolutely fantastic YA novel that I think anyone will enjoy and had a really original plot that I haven't found in teen fiction before. This ... READ MORE
Quite literally the best book I've EVER read.
I couldn't put 'All the girls I've been' down every single sentence was captivating and drew me in. I read this in one sitting because I needed to find out... READ MORE
Brilliantly written
I really enjoyed this! It was fast paced and didn't lose momentum the entire way through. There's a fair amount of flipping back to Nora's previous lives b... READ MORE
perfect for those just stepping into that teen age bracket
Although the main character was aged older, I think around 18, the plot was a lot of fun but writing style felt like it was written a lot younger so would ... READ MORE
A dark slice of YA action...
When I picked this book up, I was expecting something aimed at the middle of the YA genre, so I was surprised by how dark The Girls I've Been turned out to... READ MORE
A surprisingly dark YA heist.
When I picked this book up, I was expecting something aimed at the middle of the YA genre, so I was surprised by how dark The Girls I've Been turned out to... READ MORE
One of my top 10 reads of 2021
I was a huge fan of Ally Carter's "Gallagher Girls" books when they came out, I used to think what could be better than a school for girls that trains them... READ MORE
Synopsis
Soon to be a Netflix film starring Stranger Things' Millie Bobby Brown - this must-read psychological thriller, perfect for fans of One of Us Is Lying, will leave you guessing until the final page.
As an ex con artist, Nora has always got herself out of tricky situations. But the ultimate test lies in wait when she's taken hostage in a bank heist. And this time, Nora doesn't have an escape plan ...
Meet Nora. Also known as Rebecca, Samantha, Haley, Katie and Ashley - the girls she's been.
Nora didn't choose a life of deception - she was born into it. As the daughter of a con artist who targeted criminal men, Nora always had to play a part. But when her mother fell for one of the men instead of conning him, Nora pulled the ultimate con herself: escape.
For five years Nora's been playing at normal - but things are far from it when she finds herself held at gunpoint in the middle of a bank heist, along with Wes (her ex-boyfriend) and Iris (her secret new girlfriend and mutual friend of Wes ... awkward). Now it will take all of Nora's con artistry skills to get them out alive.
Because the gunmen have no idea who she really is - that girl has been in hiding for far too long ...
- Publisher: Hachette Children's Group
- ISBN: 9781444960112
- Number of pages: 336
- Weight: 260g
- Dimensions: 196 x 128 x 26 mm
Customer Reviews
View allA thrilling page turner for teens
An absolutely gripping page turner that is already set to be a Netflix adaptation.
Having been a teacher for years and now a school librarian, I wanted to ... READ MORE
Amazing
This book is perfect for older fans of Ally Carter. It honestly had all the elements I love: a cute romance, close friendships, strong sisterhood, con arti... READ MORE
I loved it!
The characters in this book are so strong. It is action packed, and once I started reading it I COULD NOT PUT IT DOWN. There is not one moment that is bori... READ MORE
I loved it
This book was the book of all books, it is so amazing. I like the representation of wlw and trauma with physical and sexual abuse. What an amazing book, re... READ MORE
I NEED A SEQUEL!!!
This is my "it feels so wrong but so right to rate this 5 stars" 5 stars review!!!
My Money Heist and One Of Us Is Lying fans, WHERE ARE Y'ALL AT? I've ... READ MORE
So good!
Three friends arrive at the bank one morning to deposit some money and end up being caught up in a robbery gone wrong. The story is told from the point of... READ MORE
A twisty fast-paced thriller
This book enthralled me from the first page and I could not put it down! Nora is a fantastic protagonist with layers and depth, and the side characters als... READ MORE
ABSOLUTELY BRILLIANT
This book is CRAZILY good. An absolute page-turner, my heart was beating for Nora, I was scared for all of the characters, and they all have AMAZING DEPTH ... READ MORE
amazing.
could not put this book down! read it in one sitting, and absolutely loved it:)
Incredibly captivating thriller!
This book was AMAZING! The writing style, plot, characters were all perfect! I could not put the book down - always a mystery to figure out. Definitely one... READ MORE
Personally couldn’t get into it
I found it hard to follow and after the first 3 chapters I put it down and didn’t pick it back up. Might just not be my thing
A Roller Coaster of Emotions
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Intense, thrilling read!
Trigger Warnings: Hostage situation, robbery, domestic abuse, sexual abuse, child sexual abuse, arson, shooting, explosion, violence, blood, murder.
I am ... READ MORE
Best YA fiction of 2021 so far
I picked this up purely on the love of the cover (I know, I know
An Outstanding YA Thriller
The Girls I've Been is one of the best books I've ever read. Not just this year, not just YA books. All books. Ever.
The pacing is impeccable, the plot i... READ MORE
AMAZING!
I loved every single chapter of this book. The plot was fabulous, I couldn't put this book Down! A definite 5/5. And obviously 100% recommend!
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