Book Review: Girls Most Likely

Girls Most Likely chronicles the lives of four African American women from the fifth grade to their 30th high school reunion. This book had me hooked from the first page, which doesn’t happen with me as much anymore. It starts off with Vaughn, who is rescued from the class bully by popular Irene Keller. Through Vaughn, we learn how their relationships solidify through their individual problems. Vaughn’s story ends the day they graduate high school. Irene’s (”Reenie”) story picks up right after high school and takes us through her unwanted pregnancy and a disastrous marriage. Su’s story begins after Reenie dumps her ex-husband for good. She is tries to come to terms with her parents’ mistakes and a betrayal with one of her friends. Finally, we have Audrey, who is determined to succeed at all costs. Her voice is the strongest of all the narrators. However, I enjoyed reading about each of these women and how they overcame the obstacles in their lives. I got a good sense of what it was like to grow up, go to college, and enter the workforce as a female African American. Sheila Williams pulled this off very well. Her writing style is vibrant and will have you laughing out loud at times. Highly recommended.