Not That Kind of Girl Paperback – 29 Jul 2014

This book is captivating and really interesting. It captures the reality of senior high really well. I would recomend it to any teenager! The only issue is that it isn't a series!

The characters were easily dislikable, lack of detail and depth. The message you were trying to put across was vague and too late into the book. Don’t recommend at all

I had very high hopes for this book because the blurb sounded really good and the cover looked amazing but I was disappointed with the content itself. The title says she's not that kind of girl when she very evidently is. Also there were conflicting themes within it as well.

From the first time I read the blurb of this book I was hooked on finding out more about this one character and the trials she would have to face as the story progresses.This book has a typical high school format without being too predictable and boring because it pin points pressing and serious issues that make you think and sympathize with most of the characters in this book whilst also, making you think about why the characters do what they do. Natalie to me was an relatebale enough character who was a senior struggling with too much on her plate, boys, friendships and so on which made me like and respect her as a normal human being because as the story went on. She showcased what normal teenage girls have to deal with in this modern era.It was a nice and easy read....I wish it was longer so I could know what happend with Natalie and her said love interest but it was still amazing! No regrets

I really wanted to love Not That Kind of Girl by Siobhan Vivian ... but mostly I was left confused about how I felt when reading the story and also confused about the messages being sent out. I just didn't get it, I don't think.When I started, I was thinking that Not That Kind of Girl was about feminism. How Natalie was on one side waving her girl power without men flag. She's a little bit judgemental towards other girls wearing revealing clothes or having sex but she has some good ideas about being known for hard-work and diligence and intelligence. Natalie has high expectations for herself, hoping to be student council president and to not distract herself by people of the opposite sex. But of course things don't always go to plan when she finds herself falling for the exact type of boy she was hoping to avoid.And then there's the younger Spencer who has different ideas. She's all about expressing her sexuality and has no qualms about admitting she likes the attention boys give her and that she has needs too. I really wanted to cheer at a lot of Spencer's beliefs and behaviours especially about the anti-slut shaming, but her story arc is the one that leaves me the most confused. I'd have liked to have seen things work out differently for Spencer.I did mostly enjoy the book. I thought Natalie's love interest, Connor, was absolutely lovely and it was nice getting to know a decent boy in this story when it's populated by mostly jerks. And I think Siobhan Vivian had some great ideas about teen sex and changing up people's perceptions about good girls and bad girls. But it all felt a little judgemental from Natalie's point of view and everything felt a little bit muddled, which restricted me from enjoying this book more than I did.

Natalie Sterling is not that kind of girl. No, she's the good one. She studies hard. She's done SAT preparation to ensure she gets into a good college. She's the president of student council and has the encouragement of her amazing teacher, Ms. Bee. And she's defended her best friend, Autumn, when the rest of the school was calling her names.But now, Natalie's life is a mess. She's had a major blow-up fight with her best friend. The girl she used to babysit is now a freshman and getting into sticky situations. She's in full-out war mode with Mike Domski. And there's something going on with Connor Hughes.Natalie can't afford to get off course now. And when she starts connecting with Connor in the middle of the night, she tells him that it's just for fun, and no one can ever know. Natalie is distracted and everything in her life is starting to suffer. She barely makes it to her SAT test. Her student council responsibilities are suffering.Natalie has to come to terms with what kind of girl she really is. She has to decide if she's one type of girl or many small parts rolled into one body.I really enjoyed NOT THAT KIND OF GIRL far more than I expected to. It read quickly and pulled me right into the heart of the action. I have to admit that Natalie was my least favorite character, though the story revolved around her. I found Connor the most realistic and lovable of all the characters. I wanted to just hug him and make him come right out and tell Natalie his true feelings.Reviewed by: Jaglvr