Title: What Kind of Girl
Author: Alyssa Sheinmel
Reviewer: AJ Townsend
Rating: 4 stars
What Kind of Girl tells the story of two young women, one plagued by abuse and the other anxiety. Now after reading that sentence, you might not want to dive into a sad read. But this book is anything but sad. This is a tale of love, respect, and forgiveness. These two girls are quite possibly the bravest literary heroines I have ever read about. Maya comes to school one day accusing her perfect boyfriend of hitting her and she has proof, a bruise on her face. Juniper struggles to realize it is ok that she cannot handle everything. These two girls' lives intertwine and come to a satisfying conclusion.
The thing that really drew me to this book was the cover art. It has what looks like smeared lipstick in different shades and I found that really interesting. This story of self-discovery really makes you think about your life. I found it deeply moving and thought provoking. Maya and Juniper show you how it’s ok to not be perfect and to need help. This book covers all problems such as bulimia, drugs, anxiety, abuse, and school troubles. I really enjoyed reading this because I felt like it spoke to me as a teenage girl. Alyssa Sheinmel perfectly encompasses the struggles of being a teenage girl and for that reason I give this book four stars.
