{"id":4762,"date":"2018-09-15T09:00:53","date_gmt":"2018-09-15T16:00:53","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/pasadena-library.net\/teens\/?p=4762"},"modified":"2021-07-06T13:39:50","modified_gmt":"2021-07-06T20:39:50","slug":"not-the-girls-youre-looking-for-teen-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pasadena-library.net\/teens\/2018\/not-the-girls-youre-looking-for-teen-review\/","title":{"rendered":"Not the Girls You’re Looking For — Teen Review"},"content":{"rendered":"

review by\u00a0Kara Eng, age 19<\/p>\n

Not the Girls You’re Looking For<\/strong> <\/em>by\u00a0Aminah Mae Safi<\/h3>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>Not the Girls You\u2019re Looking For<\/i><\/b> is a unique coming-of-age story. Our protagonist, Lulu, is a multiracial, teenage girl growing up in Texas. Despite often feeling out of place, Lulu is a strong-willed girl who takes what she wants. She is stubborn and sometimes frustrating, but her character grows on you. Her voice is realistic and sympathetic. <\/span>
\n<\/span> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Lulu\u2019s friends and family are realistic and have depth. Not only does Lulu\u2019s character develop beautifully, but everyone around her does as well. Each character feels lifelike and as if they could carry their own story. However, this can also be a little aggravating. Each character has their own problems to deal with. Combined with Lulu\u2019s own troubles, the storyline can get a little hazy. With better narration it might have been easier to get into the story, but the story will eventually charm you. <\/span>
\n<\/span> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0This novel has themes of race and religion, and it does them well. By following Lulu\u2019s development, one can see how affected she is by racial\/religious discrimination. It focuses on Lulu\u2019s struggle to overcome these obstacles and face the world head on. Her journey is inspiring and realistic. <\/span>
\n<\/span> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0I recommend this for everyone. It offers a unique, and often underrepresented, perspective while still maintaining the fun\/appeal of being a novel for young adults. 4\/5 stars. <\/span><\/p>\n

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Find this book in our catalog: Not the Girls You’re Looking For<\/a><\/p>\n

Catalog Number: SAFI,AMI<\/p>\n

331 pages<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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