Reviews AND FEEDBACK
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We'd love to hear what you think about Girlfriend Fiction.
Send us an email with your feedback to teen@allenandunwin.com with 'Girlfriend Fiction feedback' in the subject of the email. A selection of reviews and messages will be published on this page.
Reviews
My Life and Other Catastrophes (GF1)
‘Erin Costello’s year is a roller-coaster ride and Rowena Mohr navigates us through it at high speed, never missing a beat. This is very funny stuff, and Mohr knows just how to make the most of it.’ – Nick Earls
‘I ABSOLUTELY LOVED THIS BOOK!! It was deadly realistic writing which was funny and convincing at the same time! I'm recommending this book to all my friends.’ - Sophie, 15
‘I loved this story! I just finished Year 10 and Erin seemed really real, like you could totally imagine the whole thing actually happening. It was a funny and easy book to read.’ - Ellen, 16
‘The humour was wonderful and there was just the right amount of it.’ – Kelsey, 15
'[This] is the perfect book for any teenage girl! I loved every single bit of it! The portrayal of the drama queen and typical teenager in Erin was brilliant. The whole storyline was unexpected yet realistic at the same time.' – Phyllis, 13
I loved ' My Life & Other Catastrophes'!!! It's the best! I haven't yet read the next ones but I am really looking forward to it!! I love Girlfriend!! Keep on writing, please!!! – Lani, 13
'Had me hooked from the start … not one dull moment.' – Robyn Krisohos, 15, in the ACYL Newsletter
Indigo Girls (GF2)
'Teenage girls will love the raw truth about their lives which has been captured in this book.' – Lucienne, 16
'I loved it. It was one of those books I couldn't put down ... Penni Russon has produced a truly remarkable piece of writing ... 9 out of 10.' – Sophie, 18
'I loved it and didn't want to put it down until I finished... I thought it was a truthful story about the drama and hardships of being a teenager. I really think Penni Russon should write a sequel! I loved it and recommend it to EVERYONE! 10 out of 10! – Christina 15
'I love My Life and Other Catastrophes and Indigo Girls and can't wait to be able to read She's With the Band and Always Mackenzie. I think Girlfriend Fiction is a great series... ' – Aimee 15
'An exciting, memorable depiction.' – Shannon Russell in The Townsville Bulletin
'So engaging and so genuine it's almost as if you were one of the characters.' – Torryn Lewis in The Gold Coast Bulletin
'I LOVE this book; I could read it again and again. I could not stop reading, my friends thought I was going crazy! The absolute truth of a teenage girl’s life. I got right into it and was imagining the possibilities!' – Allison, 13
She's With the Band (GF3)
'Absorbing and addictive' – Elia, 17
'I would recommend it, especially to those who like music. A really great story, very original and realistic.' – Laura, Year 10
Always Mackenzie (GF4)
‘I absolutely loved it. The characters are really interesting and multifaceted and easy to relate to. Plus it’s funny :)’ – Jasmine, 16
‘Intensely felt, funny, compassionate ... a truly remarkable novel.’ – Isabella, 17
‘I thought it was brilliant. I loved the light relaxing style of the writing as well as a main character that is easy to identify with ... I really enjoyed the style as well as the very teen view of the world.’ – Josie, 18
‘I loved Jem’s personality, & I found that her general tone & insights rang very true to a real high school girls’ opinions. Everything was so true to life.’ – Lucienne, 16
Step up and Dance (GF 6)
'I have read and loved all [the Girlfriend Fiction series]! My favorites are definitely My Life and Other Catastrophes & Step Up and Dance. I also can't wait till The Sweet Life & Cassie come out. I was also wondering if you were making movies for any of them? Because I would love it if you would!' - Katelyn, 12
