Girls Like Us

By: Jennifer Dugan

Narrated by: Bailey Carr, Nora Hunter

In this sequel to Some Girls Do, two girls struggle when long distance complicates their relationship.

Ruby and Morgan fell for each other during their senior year of high school, and now, almost a year later, they are determined to keep their spark alive, even while they are apart. Morgan is studying public policy on a track scholarship at a university several hours away, while Ruby stayed in their hometown and is exploring her love of mechanics in the automotive engineering program at the local community college.

Despite their best efforts, the space between them begins to weigh on the girls, with new friendships and flirtatious classmates adding complications. Still, the two are counting down the days to a spring break getaway and the bliss of a whole summer vacation together. But when Morgan discovers she’s a finalist for the perfect internship and Ruby gets a shot to appear on her favorite automotive TV show, their plans are thrown into question. With both girls unwilling to stand in the way of each other’s future, they wonder: Can their relationship still go the distance even if they’re on separate paths?

Critic reviews

“The alternating first-person point-of-view chapters offer a complex view of relationship challenges. Ruby’s arcs with her mother and stepfather are especially touching and well-developed. . .
Sweet and healing.” —Kirkus Reviews

“It’s rare, especially in the young adult space, to get a romance sequel that follows the same characters, allowing readers to see what comes after the initial love confession and delve deeper into the trials of a long-term relationship. With fun banter and a cast of lovable characters, this book is sure to please readers who loved the first and series newcomers.” —Booklist