Glow Girl was not at the story I thought it was going to be, I loved it that much more because of it. No matter where you are in your life and past experiences, there's something about Lily that everyone will be able to relate to. Whether it is the feeling of never fitting in, not being happy with yourself, a hopeless romantic, or her relentless nature. I think there is something in Glow Girl that everyone will be able to relate to, and for that fact I think this is a great book.

This book was a bit scary, but in the best possible way.
I couldn't help but get caught up in the story and it was heartbreaking to see Lilly's downward spiral. It was hard not to think about my own teenage years when reading about her insecurities about weight, wanting to be loved/getting a significant other, and dealing with parents. This book also had a cold reality to it, and it really underscored how one bad decision can lead to a whole bunch more.
The Glow Girl was an emotional read that dealt with some serious issues without being preachy. It's not a "light" book, but I thought the writing was great. I also liked how Lilly came out stronger at the end. It's not a "light" book, but I thought the writing was great. I also liked how Lilly came out stronger at the end.

So weird.
Yet I weirdly loved this story.
Easy to connect with the characters.
TW for drug abuse as it’s heavily explored.

While reading this, it reminded me of "How to Build a Girl" and "One to Watch" where the protagonists had to deal similar issues Lilly faces in this book. Well-written and incredibly raw, this book is a must read.

Thank you #NetGalley and Underground House Publishing for giving me the opportunity to read this. #GlowGirl

i really felt for Lily, I thought her story was really well done. I felt so bad for her, the plot was really well done and I enjoyed going on this journey.

This book wasn`t for me. I found the main character a bit annoying and boring. I thought it interesting that the author wrote about drugs and what affect it can have on your life, espesially over a long time.

I received a ARC of this in exchange for an honest review from NetGalley.

So I really wanted to like this book. I really did, but it ended up just falling flat for me. The main character wasn’t very likable to me, and like I get that’s a by product of the drug use and all that goes along with it, but I just found her annoying.

Pros: I did like the way the author showed the progression of drug abuse and how that takes a toll on your life. I also liked the way the author portrayed rave culture and how welcoming it can be.

Cons: the writing was so fucking repetitive. I ended up scrolling past pages because it was just that repetitive. I almost DNf’d because of that.

I went into this book not knowing what to expect, and was pleasantly surprised by what happens. Jennifer Lucic created characters have so much depth and are so authentic. It’s mainly a story of young kids making decisions, and then living through the consequences.

Lily was an extremely emotional and severely shy/not-confident character. I saw some reflections of my earlier teenage struggles in Lily and her friends’ lives. Glow Girl took me on an emotional, brutally honest ride, and gave me a heart wrenching ending. I, especially, related to Lily’s pushing away and rejection of people who cared about her because she couldn’t accept herself. It was so heartbreaking to read, but such a real thing that happens. We go through the life of Lily and see her make bad decisions and discover a world of drugs, and the author gravitates toward this topic without seeming judgmental at all.

Glow Girl is like a party, full of highs and low, until the last minute. If you are sensitive to the topic of drugs, violence, sex, and/or abuse (physical and mental), it might not be the book for you.

Thank you to NetGalley for an advanced copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

Engaging from the start right through to the end, excellent well crafted characters and a well thought out plot and well honed story.

Glow girl spoke to me on so many levels. It was fun, engaging, thrilling and I found it genuinely relatable. Glow girl is a full frontal, unflinching and wholly unapologetic look the choices young adults make and the consequences they must face when the party ultimately ends.

Unfortunately the content matter in this book was a little too heavy for me (even within first few pages). This is not material I can read at this time. I didn’t notice a trigger warning when I downloaded, but I see there is one now. I hope others will enjoy, but it wasn’t for me.

Lily makes some awful choices but let's face it, we all do. Glow Girls is a raw look into addiction, weight problems, insecurity, and growing up. Although it dragged occasionally, I still really enjoyed it.

This book was provided by NetGalley in exchange for my honest review.

Lilly is damaged from a lifetime of being ridiculed for her weight and stuck between two parents who don’t really care what she does.
All that changes with her first semester of college. Lilly falls for Adam when they first meet in English class and as the months go on Lilly becomes obsessed.
Lilly inserts herself into Adam’s world and then slowly allows herself to change to become the girl that Adam wants her to be.

I did not love this book. The drug use and references were just to much for me. Yes I know that there was a warning for this book but I just did not realise that the whole book would be about drug use.
Lilly was not a likeable character and made some terrible decisions in her life but to be fair her parents let her down and we’re not really there to guide her.
Adam was just a classic abuser and took advantage of Lilly and how she felt about him.

I feel that this book was well researched and written well it was just the subject that was not for me.
I would definitely read something else by this author.

Glow Girl is an absolute whirlwind of life and emotions. We follow Lilly, who has always had trouble finding love. As she finally finds Adam, a young man in her class, who seems to find her attractive and to love her, she lets herself live her dream life with him. Soon, Adam draws Lilly to soft drugs, along with their two friends. Everything seems perfect, until Adam offers Lilly to try more... And more... And more... Until Lilly doesn't know who she is anymore.

I could not stop reading. The writing is very smooth, almost subtle. The evolution of the plot is done so that the reader almost IS Lilly. We fall in the story, not realizing how far we go into it until there is no going back. As we follow Lilly from bad to worse, we feel like her, dizzy from the thrill, the ambience and the various unique characters we meet throughout this journey. I guess I kind of got high on this book, and that was awesome! (Don't get high on anything else kids!)

The authors managed to adress the difficult topic of drugs, without making it too cliché, or judging the people who take drugs. I thought that was great, as it doesn't point fingers at anyone or make people feel guilty for being around drugs. It merely describes the life of a young woman, a teenager, as she discovers this new world. It's not all black and white regarding morality, but instead many shades of grey.

Lilly was a fantastic character. I just loved being inside her head! She is both careless and conflicted about her life. Reading about her DEFINITELY TOXIC relationship with Adam was oddly fascinating. I love this kind of story, and I was fascinated by this couple. The characters gravitating around them were also very interesting, and they perfectly highlited the plot and main characters.

Adam is clearly a character you will love to hate. Everything about him screams "TOXIC", but it's impossible to stop reading. His evolution is great, and I loved seeing his influence on Lilly and all the other characters. Definitely a fantastic "love to hate" character!

Glow Girl is like and endless party, full of highs and low, until the last moments. Some warning must be given before reading though. If you are sensitive to the topic of drugs (obviously), violence, sex and abuse (physical and mental), it might not be a book for you. Descriptions can be very graphic. If you don't mind it, then go for it, it's a wild ride!

Love will make you do crazy things
Ms.Lucic weaves an amazing story about the world of drugs and it's consequences with compelling characters with feelings and making crazy decisions. I particularly loved our main girl Lilly and loved reading her mistakes and growth

Lilly is not a good example for teenager girls. She is obsessed with this guy that doesn’t have the same feeling but she does not see it. She lost her friend for nothing, and she navigates the world alone because of that. She is so alone and so helpless, but I didn't felt sorry for her I just wanted to smack her, to wake her up.
I didn't love her as the main character and it was very hard for me to read this book.

Really loved this book. Felt it was an honest an accurate depiction of addiction and showed the beginning of recovery. That being sad it’s not a depressing book its a pretty fun book to read. I read it in leas than 2 days. Highly recommend!

I really enjoyed this. As someone who was 300+ pounds for a significant portion of my life, I really found myself in Lilly. The pain and suffering she goes through from other people's words really hit home for me.

I love her discovery of herself and loving herself and her body, and I think this novel will do wonders for all the teenagers out there looking for acceptance and self-love.

If you never lived up your younger years and made loads of bad decisions, or want to live vicariously through characters while you are quarantining, read this.

The story follows a young girl, Lilly, on an emotional and devastating rollercoaster. Although she’s never particularly a loner, she struggles to accept herself and love herself and in turn, rejects the people that care about her.

Rejected by her mother, she finds herself living in a space created for her by her father, as a means for her not living with him. Soon, Lilly finds herself on the road to addiction and on a path that could kill her. The story covers the detrimental effect that addiction can have not only on a person, but those connected. It is told in a gripping way that leaves you wanting to read more.

My only criticism is that in parts, the story reveals what will happen before it happens and then you’re just left waiting to see how/why. This is only a personal opinion based on preference.
I would definitely recommend this book to others.

This book centers on Lilly and adolescent girl with no self confidence and a harrowing addiction that changes her life. Reading Lilly’s story was difficult at times but the story was so well done I didn’t want to put it down. In fact I wanted to step in and help her just like her many friends tried to do. Lilly is addicted to something that can kill her, Adam and what’s worse is she doesn’t see through his manipulation and indifference to her. The author does an amazing job of really showing how addiction can alter our decisions and how we make decisions based off of our self-regard and the love/relationships we have. I highly recommend this read. The only critique I have was wanting more on Lilly after she discoveries she’s worthy.