
Member Reviews

This was my first Emma Noyes book, and it's safe to say that I will be reading more of her work after finishing this! In Guy's Girl, we follow Ginny and Adrian as they navigate their first few years out of college. While Ginny struggles with eating disorders and Adrian works to understand himself and his emotions, the two come crashing together. Despite the sparks and initial attraction, they must fight for each other as they also deal with friends, family, and jobs while living in New York City. In essence, this is the perfect New Adult novel.
*Content warnings: Eating disorders (anorexia and bulimia) and anxiety are discussed heavily throughout this book.*
I appreciated how candidly Noyes spoke of anorexia and bulimia. By personifying these eating disorders, she showed how powerful and destructive they can be to a person. I learned so much from Ginny's thoughts; I felt her pain through the pages of the book. This is such a sensitive subject, but Noyes handled it well by giving it the care it deserves.
Adrian was such a unique character - I loved him so much. I appreciated his background as an immigrant. Many contemporary romances that I have read thus far don't have immigrant main characters, so this book was a breath of fresh air. It was fascinating to learn more about Hungary through his story.
Adrian and Ginny were so cute together and I loved their romance. I liked how their personalities balanced each other out and how they took the time to truly listen to each other. There was a little spice, but it fit nicely within the plot.
My only confusion with this book is its title. The story was not really about being a "guy's girl." Yes, Ginny moved in with a group of guys and faced rejection, but I thought the main message was more about healing and self-discovery. I'm curious why Noyes named it that.
Overall, 4.5 stars! Thank you, Netgalley and Berkley, for this ARC!