About This Book
"She Gets the Girl" is a heartwarming and humorous young adult contemporary romance about two college freshmen, Molly and Alex, who are polar opposites but find themselves intertwined in a quest for love. Molly is incredibly shy and has a massive crush on a popular girl, Cora, but lacks the confidence to even speak to her. Alex, on the other hand, struggles with commitment and wants to prove to her ex-girlfriend that she can be selfless. Alex devises a plan to help Molly win Cora's affection, hoping this act will redeem her own image. As they navigate the complexities of college life, friendship, and romance, both girls learn valuable lessons about self-acceptance, bravery, and what it truly means to connect with others. This book is suitable for ages 12-18 and explores themes of identity, first love, and the challenges of forming relationships in a new environment.
Alex Blackwood finds commitment difficult. Impossibly awkward Molly Parker has a crush on the cool Cora Myers, but she does not know how to even start a conversation. At college together in Pittsburgh, Alex decides that helping Molly snag Cora will prove to her own flame that she is not totally selfish
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Discussion Prompts
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How do Molly and Alex change throughout the story? What lessons do they learn about themselves and about relationships?
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What does it mean to be "brave" in this book? How do both Molly and Alex show bravery in different ways?
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How does Alex's initial motivation for helping Molly evolve? What does this tell us about true friendship and selflessness?
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Discuss the challenges of starting college and forming new relationships, both romantic and platonic.
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What role does self-confidence play in Molly's journey? How does she build it?
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NYT Bestseller
Young Adult Hardcover (10 weeks on list)
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