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.

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.

I read this book in the span of six hours and I cannot stop thinking about it. Jennifer Lucic has expertly crafted characters that have haunted me throughout today. Glow Girl is an unflinching look at the choices young adults make and the consequences they must face when the party ultimately ends.

Set in Santa Monica and the surrounding Los Angeles area, Lucic has nailed the setting, contrasting the sunshine and chill vibes of the beach with the seedier underbelly of L.A. As a SoCal native, I strolled with the main character Lilly up and down the corridors of SMC and raced with her down the 405 freeway. Lilly's desperation to be loved and accepted is so acute and painful, I felt her mistakes as if they were my own. I saw so many of my friends, acquaintances, and yes, an ex, reflected in Ryan, Kyle, Shade and Adam that though I could predict the novel's ending, I nevertheless felt invested in the crew and their choices and was overwhelmed with a sense of dread in my gut as I turned every page.

Glow Girl is more than a cautionary tale. It is raw and emotional, and though sometimes gratuitous, it will break your heart all the same.