Book Review: Girl Crush by C.H. Williams

Thank you to  Rosen Publishing / West 44 books and Netgalley for the opportunity to read and review an ebook version of this book.

You know that feeling when a book pulls you right back to your high school days—bad cafeteria food, awkward crushes, and the constant identity crisis? Yeah, Girl Crush by C.H. Williams did exactly that for me. I don’t read a ton of YA, but this one caught my eye, and suddenly, I was sixteen again, trying to figure out if I liked boys, girls, or just fictional characters (spoiler: the answer is yes).

At the heart of this story is Tate, a 16-year-old Army brat who’s used to being the new kid. Making friends? No problem. Catching unexpected feelings for another girl? WHOA. Cue the high school rumor mill, because this book nails that whispers-in-the-hallway, heart-pounding, does-she-like-me-back feeling.

But here’s what really got me—the writing style. It’s this beautiful blend of diary entries and poetry, which makes it feel like you’re literally inside Tate’s head, feeling every moment of joy, confusion, and heartache right along with her. And that ending? Let’s just say my eyes got a little misty (fine, a lot misty). It left me nostalgic, hopeful, and wanting to hug my younger self.

If you love sweet, heartfelt coming-of-age romances, Girl Crush is a must-read. Perfect for any young (or young-at-heart) reader trying to figure out love, attraction, and where they fit in this messy, wonderful world. 🌈✨

📖 Would you have crushed on Tate? Let’s talk in the comments!