‘The Girls I’ve Been’ by Tess Sharpe is a gripping YA thriller packed with high-stakes action, deception, and survival. The story follows Nora, her sister Lee, her girlfriend Iris, and her ex-boyfriend Wes—a tangled web of relationships that only gets more complicated when they walk into a bank robbery.
But Nora isn’t just any teenager. Raised by a con artist mother, she’s been many different girls before, each with a role to play. And now, trapped in the middle of an armed heist, she knows she’s the only one who can get everyone out alive.
With sharp twists, intense suspense, and deeply layered characters, this novel keeps you on edge from start to finish. And while it’s a YA book, its fast-paced plot and emotional depth make it a thrilling read for all ages. Plus, it features endometriosis representation, adding an important and often-overlooked perspective to the story.
CW: severe (sexual) abuse, domestic violence
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