Girls on the Verge, Sharon Biggs Waller
Girls on the Verge, Sharon Biggs Waller
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Girls on the Verge

Author: Sharon Biggs Waller

Narrator: Sandy Rustin

Unabridged: 5 hr 27 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Recorded Books

Published: 05/17/2019


Synopsis

Camille couldn't be having a better summer-she kills it as Ophelia in her community theater's production of Hamlet, catches the eye of the cutest boy in the play, and nabs a spot in a prestigious theater program. But on the very night she learns she got into the program, she also finds out she's pregnant. She definitely can't tell her parents. And her best friend Bea doesn't agree with the decision Camille has made. Camille is forced to try to solve her problem alone.and the system is very much working against her. At her most vulnerable, Camille reaches out to Annabelle Ponsonby, a girl she only barely knows from the theater. Happily, Annabelle agrees to drive her wherever she needs to go. And in a last minute change of heart, Bea decides to come with. Over the course of more than a thousand miles, friendships will be tested and dreams will be challenged. But ultimately, the girls will realize that friends are the real heroes in every story.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Chelsea on February 14, 2019

This book was absolutely incredible. I hardcore cried while reading this one because it opened my eyes up so much more to the struggles women face every day to have control over their own bodies. It may only be February but I predict that this book will end up in my top 5 of the year because it hit......more

Goodreads review by preoccupiedbybooks on September 03, 2021

I've been thinking about this book again in light of the new laws in Texas.. 😢 An important, timely and well written story about a woman's right to choose IMPORTANT NOTE: I AM EXTREMELY PRO-CHOICE AND MY REVIEW REFLECTS THIS. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE THEN PLEASE STOP READING, AND DO NOT COMMENT. Camille, a......more

Goodreads review by destiny ♡ on April 21, 2019

I look like I've been through a battle and lived to talk about it. Out of all of the important sociopolitical topics covered in YA over the last few years, one thing I have constantly wished to see more portrayals of in literature is pro-choice discussions about women doing what needs to be done......more

Goodreads review by Natasha on April 12, 2019

This book... it was a fucking experience. Here's some gifs that help portray my feelings.......more

Goodreads review by Madalyn (Novel Ink) on February 13, 2019

4.5 stars. WOW; this is such a necessary book.......more