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
'I am a MAJOR fan of your girlfriend fiction books. As soon as they come to shelves i buy them.
Please, please, please, please make some more.
I have all 20 and i love them all and would love to read more.
All of the books are amazing and none of them have i not loved!!
Please, please, please, please make more than 20!!!
I would love to keep reading them!!!!' - Alex
'I've read half of the girlfriend fiction series, and I just want to say, what a fabulous series!! It's sooo good, love it.' - Amorette
My Life and Other Catastrophes (GF1)
'I love this book, some of the characters relate to kids at my school, and I still laugh when reading it (and I have read it heaps of times!). Love it. 10/10' - Caitlin, 14
‘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
'I love My Life and Other Catastrophes. I haven't read the others yet but I am going to read them. Keep writing these great books please !!! :)' - Kim
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
'Perfect, touching and incredible. Shows the balance of friendship and I wish I was like that.' - Veronica
'OMG! I read the indigo girls by Penni Russon and absolutely loved it, even though I wish there were more pages to read, I so much enjoyed a book that is coming from views of normal teenage girls and involving issues that are so relevant to the life of a teen girl. I definitely think that the Girlfriend Fiction series is a great thing and I can't wait to read the other books in the Girlfriend Fiction series. The Indigo Girls was really easy to relate to and I think the series is fantastic to get through to teen girls in Australia and help us resolve some of our own real life issues and drama.' - Sharina
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
'I just loved all of these books especially She's With The Band by Georgia Clark . It was the first book I read and I thought it was great. I was amazed how Georgia captured a girl's life so well, it was cool that it was set in a place so close. It was a book that I couldnt put down and it made me want to read all of the rest. Please keep writing these!' – Kanisha
'I love She's With The Band. I think that it is one of the best books ever! I loved the twist and turns. Several times, it left me gobsmacked!!!! I would recommend this book to nearly all of the people that I know!! It would be awesome if this book was made into a movie, for I would love to play Mia Mannix!!!!!' – Maddie
'The music involved was a great way to tell of the story of the troubles of a teenage girl in love with a bad boy.' - Veronica
'I really like She's With The Band because of the complicated love story and the excitement of having a band - it's the perfect mixture of excitement and love. The characters are cute and quirky and individual which is a good message to send to girls.' Chloe, 13
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
'I loved the fact that it is from the perspective of an invisible girl. Great story line.' - Veronica
The (Not Quite) Perfect Boyfriend (GF 5)
'I started reading this while my parents were watching the boring old news that night and I didn't put the book down until it was finished... and God knows what time that was... I had gone to reading the last two chapters with my ipod light because the rest of my family was asleep in bed and I wanted to keep reading... The next morning I got up and read Little Bird (Girlfriend Fiction #13) . Within a few hours it was finished. These two books were absolutley fantastic. I hold them above my obsession of Harry Potter, Twilight and Vampire Academy (which... is really really hard to do). I absolutely loved these books, they were really realistic, funny in parts, and you can imagine them being real. They were totally addictive and I can't wait until next time I can get back to Borders books, because I will definitely be buying the rest of the Girlfriend Fiction Series.' - Caitie
I have just finished this amazing book. I had started reading it about 4 months ago, but didn't get to finish as I started a new book. I found it last night and kept reading and was unable to put the book down. It is one of the "best" books I have ever read! - Charlotte
Step up and Dance (GF 6)
'Step Up and Dance was my first Girlfriend Fiction book to read and within the first five pages I was sure I wasn't going to put this book down. I want to collect the series so I can read them everyday. The books capture every emotion that we would go through if we where in the situation.' - Ardhi, 13
'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
'The fact that Saph is the youngest cheerleader was a great idea and I loved it that Jay was the one who had a crush on her. I was so happy for them.' - Veronica
The Sweet Life (GF 7)
'I just want you to know I really enjoyed The Sweet Life.I loved how Janey had incredible friends. I got hooked straight away! This is a really fantastic book...I'd recommend it to all the girls!' - Monica, 13
Bookmark Days (GF 9)
'An amazing read, a book i couldn't put down. I loved the way Avril stayed true to herself, despite her cousin and boys; there was a message in there for all us girls. There was so much detail, the characters seemed so real and in the end it was like a movie in my head and a book I never wanted to end! Recommended to every girl who loves a great Aussie, love story. Definently a ten out of ten!' - Sarah
'I really liked this. It touches on commonly 'girly' topics but not in the cliche way that's over the top and a bit sugar-coated. I actually read this all in one go. I was hooked.' - Sophie, 17
'A quick, easy read. I was impressed that it was written by a male, though having read other books by Scot Gardner, I shouldn't be surprised. It's realistic. I liked that while Avril joined the world of boys and dating she stayed true to herself and wasn't mislead by Katie.' - Samantha, 16
'My favourite of all because I loved the tale of a modern australian version of Romeo and Juliet...it was full of love, determination and standing up to family. The kiss and ending was PERFECT!!!' - Veronica
'10/10. It provided the perfect snapshot of a teenage girl's life and troubles and it wasn't shallow. ' - Keely
'I received the previews booklet of all the Girlfriend Fiction books in Girlfriend magazine, and I immediately liked the sound of "Bookmark Days". Upon buying it I didn't put it down; I love romance novels, but this one seemed so much more realistic than so many others! I loved it!! Definitely will be buying more of this series.' - Sarah, 16
'It was like my life I live on a farm too... so I could stand in Avril shoes and feel what she was feeling, but she runs sheep my family runs cows. It is such a good book I plan to read it again, and very teenager girl should read this book! It shows what country girls go though when they are out in the middle of nowhere. I love the book, great read!!!!' - Rochelle, 16
'I simply adore the Girlfriend Fiction series. Each book makes me giggle, sigh and laugh. Bookmark Days was my favourite, I was addicted from page one - I hardly ever put it down. I buy the next book as soon as it comes out - I'm hooked.' - Katie, 15
Something More (GF 11)
'I LOVE 'Something More', it was an awsome book it was a book that you couldn't put down!!!' - Tayla, 13
'It took me a while to stay focused, but as I got further into the book I could barely put it down. I finished it within three days. It was an intriguing book and when I had finished the last few lines I was quite disappointed that it wasn't any longer. I loved it. 11/10!' - Rubi
'Wow. I felt so many different emotions when I read this book. It was really well paced and contained heaps of twists. It was one of those books you could read for hours ... The descriptions made me feel as though everything was happening right before me, like I was watching it all take place.' - Sarah
'I just thought I'd send an email to say that I think that the Girlfriend Fiction books are amazing and I have really enjoyed reading them. I think it's really good that you have written books about current things that occur in a teenager's life.' - Jemma
'I have read Step up and Dance, Cassie and am now reading Something More. I wish to collect the whole series, it is that good. I strongly encourage people to read this story...It is so real and you never want to put it down. Every girl can picture themselves in at least one of the books. My favourite so far is Something More. I love Mo Johnson who I met and think is so kind.' - Hollie
I just thought I'd say how amazing I thought Something More was. The way Mo Johnson wrote it made it seem so real. I was on holiday when I read it and absolutely loved it so much I seriously couldn't stop reading it. I've read other Girlfriend Fiction books but I dont think any of them can top it :) I recommend everyone to read it.' - Mollie, 14.
Big Sky (GF 12)
Having a farm of my own, it was easy to relate to the characters in so many ways.
It was full of adventure, laughter and love and as soon as I read the title I knew it was going to be a read I would remember. The way the author described the characters and the situations they were in was amazing... Simply indescribable!' - Sarah
'I liked Big Sky because I could relate to the characters and it showed me what it could be like to live in the outback. It was a fantastic read, an insightful; look at teenage life on a remote cattle station. There wasn’t a dull moment from front to back. I felt all the emotions the characters felt.' - Akela, 15
'A story of friendship and all the ups and downs that come with it. Combined with a dash of romance, it’s a book no teenage girl can put down. I loved it! I fell into this story, seeing what Skye saw and feeling her emotions until I was unaware of both my own surroundings and the time...I continued reading late into Saturday night and into the early hours of Sunday morn! 9.5/10!' - Allie, 15
Fifteen Love (GF 15)
'I have just finished reading Fifteen Love . And I have to say I have never read a book that has so much detail that you believe it's happening right in front of your eyes! I have read 6 Girlfriend Fiction books and am aiming to read all of them! Fifteen Love was fantastic...such a romantic love life story! I’m now on to your new book, A Letter From Luisa and I’m sure this book is going to be great as well, so keep writing more so I have plenty to read!' - Mattie, 13
‘It was cute…There was so much truth in Fifteen Love. At every chapter there was an aspect that would make me smile because I’ve seen it happen in real life...Whether you like tennis like Will, or music like Mia, you'll be able to identify with the characters. It’s simple and sweet and sometimes downright adorable.’ - Samantha, 17
'I thought that Fifteen Love was brilliant!!! It was really funny too!! I thought the bond that Will and Dave had was excellent! I have read all of the Girlfriend Fiction books! My friends think that I am obsessed with these books! I am so excited for January when the new book comes out!!! Please keep writing these books!!' - Maddie, 11
'I really like Fifteen Love because the storyline is so sweet and i really like love stories. It's so good because you just know they have to be together right from the start no matter now many obstacles they have to face! The characters are soooo cute and lovable and they make the story work, and I love how the books are about everyday teenage problems. When they kiss the way its written is so sweet and it makes me really happy inside coz I get really into love stories!' - Chloe, 13
Thirteen Pearls (GF 18)
'I LOVED the book Thirteen Pearls. But i want more!!! I didn't feel like the ending was enough, y'know? Is there a sequel? If there was, I would be first in line to buy it!! ' - Carly
'I absolutely love all the Girlfriend Fiction books, especially Dear Swoosie, Thirteen Pearls, 15 Love and The (Not Quite) Perfect Boyfriend. I've read most of the books over and over again. I cannot wait until more books come out !! ' - Molly, 13
The Boy/Friend (GF 19)
'The Boy/Friend is an amazing book about feelings and emotions that almost every teenage girl can relate to. It was very romantic and totally hillarious, I stayed up till the early hours of the morning so I could finish it...I never wanted it to end! It was filled with twists and was like a rollercoaster ride. A classic story about bestfriends and love, and one of my all time favourite books!' - Sarah
