What’s A Girl Gotta Do?

By Holly Bourne

5/5

This is the final book in the Normal series and it follows the last of the three girls, Lottie, as she stands up for what she believes in and takes over the world with her stance on feminism.

If you have read my reviews for Am I Normal Yet? and How Hard Can Love Be? You will know how much I adore this series. I wasn’t too sure I was going to like this book as much as the other two because Lottie’s character is a little too boisterous and outgoing for my liking but I really enjoyed it. The book was so modern, covering topics that are spoken about all over social media today such as catcalling, feminism and cyber-bullying. I couldn’t put this book down!

I actually really liked Lottie’s character and this book showed a more vulnerable and honest side to her which was lovely to see. I enjoyed her interactions with Evie and Amber and it was nice to catch up with their lives as well as learning more about Lottie. Lottie’s character is an inspiration and someone I think everyone should look up to as she stands up for what she believes in, despite facing a lot of criticism and hate from family, people at school and the world. But despite having a few emotional breakdowns, she doesn’t stop fighting and I really admire that! It was lovely to be introduced to some new characters; I love Megan, she was so sweet and vulnerable but also incredibly strong and a true friend; I also really liked Will by the end of the novel, despite disliking him at the beginning when he was a bit rude and cocky. Jane also made a reappearance and it was nice to see that she had mellowed from the first book and had become quite a close friend to the girls.

I think what I like most about these books, as well as them dealing with current and relevant topics, is that the girls are the same age as me and are going through what I’ve been through. Reading about Lottie applying for university brought back so many good and bad memories of me applying late last year and going for interviews earlier this year and knowing how much pleasing your parents is a part of the experience but also achieving goals for yourself. My only wish is to have a group of friends as supportive as the Spinster Club!

I highly recommend this series of books to everyone! They’re incredibly funny, witty, poignant and heart-warming and I really believe they are a must read for every teenager girl today! I cannot fault these books!