Jeneva Rose's 'The Girl I Was': An Intimate Exploration of Self-Identity

Changley Cavins: I'll probably always preface a review of a Jeneva Rose book by saying that I'll devour anything she writes! Her books are so easy to read, they have a great flow, and her social media content is the best! She and her husband make me laugh. But, let's get back to 'The Girl I Was.'
I purchased this ebook what feels like forever ago but kept putting other books ahead of it (mood reader problems). So, when I finally started it, I couldn't remember what the synopsis said. I actually think I prefer going into books that way!
While I initially struggled with Lexi's lack of likability (I'm just not a fan of 18-year-old drunk sorority girls), it didn't significantly impact my view of the book. I found myself eventually rooting for Alexis and Lexi's relationship and hoping for a happy ending for both of them.
I enjoyed the mystery of how in the world Alexis would make it back to the present day and how her time in 2002 would impact the world she would eventually return to. That added a nice layer of suspense.
One of my favorite things about this book was the Thanksgiving scene in 2002 with the family. As someone who is no longer in contact with my family, it was a bit rough, but...

United States on Nov 10, 2023

DR: Wild and free looks so different in every stage of life.

United States on Oct 26, 2023

Rissa: This isnt usually the type of book I go for. I love Jeneva’s thrillers decided to give this one a go. It’s like freaky Friday meets time travel. It’s suspenseful, it’s compelling, I laughed. I cried. It has everything. Jeneva is slowly becoming one of my favorite authors.

United States on Oct 16, 2023

ddtw: I loved this book! Such a sweet story that made me cry and laugh. I have read several others by Jeneva Rose and wasn’t sure about this compared to her other books. Total 180, but so worth it!!!

United States on Oct 10, 2023

Kindle Customer: This book makes you think of what you would do and say if you could go back and talk to your younger self. I recommend this book to anyone who doubts your past and your present life.

United States on Oct 01, 2023

SHALU SEBASTIAN: A book that shows us how to work through our own grief.We cannot stop bad things happening to us, but we can learn how to pick up the pieces and put them back together in a new shape.One of the perfect novels about learning to deal with the hand we are dealt.

India on Jul 07, 2023

Amy P.: i love this SO much! such a wholesome quick read with a really lovely message and some heartwarming moments - i wish i could forget it all and read it again

United Kingdom on Mar 28, 2023

Amazon Customer: I have never sobbed over a book until now... So heart wrenching and thought provoking! Couldn't put it down.
I must say at the beginning it didn't draw me in but about a quarter of the way through I was hooked. Look forward to reading more from this author. ❤

United Kingdom on Jan 23, 2023

Österreichischer Käufer: Alexis ist Mitte Dreißig, hat gerade schon wieder ihren Job verloren und zu allem Überfluss macht ihr Freund auch noch Schluss mit ihr. Als sie weinend und betrunken ihre Collegefotos aus dem Schrank kramt, findet eine Flasche Vodka im Karton mit den Fotos und eine Notiz, dass sie diesen im Notfall trinken solle. Ihre Freundinnen haben sie ihr damals im College geschenkt. Anstatt zu lernen und sich auf ihr Studium zu konzentrieren, hat Alexis gefeiert - und dementsprechend mies verläuft such ihr Berufsleben.
Alexis wird ohnmächtig - und wacht im Jahr 2002 wieder auf, am Campus ihres Colleges. Sie sucht ihr 18-jähriges Ich auf, um ihr Leben im zweiten Anlauf besser hinzubekommen - was nicht immer ohne Schwierigkeiten abläuft.

Sehr amüsant geschrieben und auch die Entwicklung und Veränderung der Charaktere ist gut erzählt. Ein leichtes Lesevergnügen.

Germany on Jan 16, 2023

Ashley d.: Jeneva Rose has done it again.. this book brought out so many different emotions for me. I laughed out loud at so many parts, and sobbed ao hard at others.
It was so well written. It was one of those rare books that make you sit and think and contemplate decisions you have made in the past/present and how you want your life to be in the future. I didn't find a single thing that I didn't like about this book. I loved it from the beginning right to the end of the acknowledgements.

Please buy this book and give it a good solid read! You will not regret it!

Canada on Nov 24, 2021