Review: A Great Romance
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 06 9, 2014
The Mean Girl Apologies is one of those seemingly light-hearted novels that makes a person re-evaluate how they view themselves and the people that surround them.One thing that really struck me as amazing and unique was the fact that the author created a book that came from the point of view of a reformed “mean” girl. One who was once weak minded and allowed her “friends”  to decide how she acted and dressed as well as other factors of her life. Simply, Natalie is the character that would be disregarded in other books as the weak side kick of the head mean girl or antagonist.Stephanie Monahan was able to create a story that showed the depth of regret and shame that often follows actions that hurt others. The flashbacks to Natalie’s past were insightful to the book and I loved how they told their own story.Natalie was a difficult character to dislike. She was trying to pay back her past mistakes and apologize to those she hurt. Yet, whenever I read a flashback where Natalie bullied someone at the influence of her friends, it made me feel almost sick to know that this character that I was growing to like has done cruel things.I loved how the author used Jack’s music to bring the characters together and make Natalie realize her mistakes. It was hard not to fall for Jack as he seemed so genuine and sweet. I’m hoping to see a book from his point of view!Natalie’s school friends were so annoying as they seemed to draw Natalie back to her past. I never got the feeling that they actually cared for her and they often would falter under peer pressure.At the end of the book, the author created this perfect conclusion where every secret is revealed and the characters all know the truth. It was perfect for the book!