How Girls Are Made, Mindy McGinnis
How Girls Are Made, Mindy McGinnis
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How Girls Are Made

Author: Mindy McGinnis

Narrator: Brittany Pressley, Emily Ellet, Emma Marion Love

Unabridged: 11 hr 5 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: HarperCollins

Published: 11/18/2025


Synopsis

Sex Education meets Euphoria in this dark contemporary novel that tackles perfectionism, emotional abuse, and the dark side of social media.Fallon is a fixer. From planning prom to organizing her college applications, she’s got it all figured out…except for when her younger sister comes to her with very basic questions about sex. Shocked that she knows so little—and her fellow classmates even less—Fallon decides some practical education is in order. And Fallon isn’t above practicing a little civil disobedience by creating a secret underground off-campus group.Shelby is a fighter. Having her nose broken is nothing new in her semiprofessional career…but this time it’s her boyfriend who threw the punch. Now her phone is blowing up with texts from a new guy who tells her she’s perfect, she’s special, she’s everything he’s ever wanted…except for a few small details. Shelby’s happy to adjust for him, because isn’t that what a healthy relationship is about?Jobie is a failure. She doesn’t have enough followers and her posts never go viral, no matter how hard she crushes challenges and applies exactly the right filter. But a friendly DM from a good girl just like her points her in the direction of a whole new audience of admirers. Guys who just want to talk. Guys who give her the attention she’s always wanted. The lives of all three girls intersect in Fallon’s secret class, rumors of which have parents up in arms. Fallon needs to keep herself anonymous, Shelby needs to keep her new boyfriend happy, and Jobie needs to keep her followers…who keep asking for more. Each girl finds herself trapped in an inescapable situation—that will leave one of them dead. 

About Mindy McGinnis

Mindy McGinnis is the author of several young adult novels, including How Girls Are Made, Under this Red Rock, A Long Stretch of Bad Days, The Last Laugh, The Initial Insult, Heroine, The Female of the Species, and A Madness So Discreet, winner of an Edgar Award. She writes across multiple genres, including postapocalyptic, historical, thriller, contemporary, mystery, and fantasy. While her settings may change, you can always count on her books to deliver grit, truth, and an unflinching look at humanity and the world around us. Mindy lives in Ohio. You can visit her online at mindymcginnis.com.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Nilufer on November 20, 2025

As a longtime fan of this author, I usually don’t even need to read the synopsis before requesting her books—I trust her storytelling that much. Unfortunately, this one didn’t quite work for me, and I’m honestly a little bummed to say that it’s my least favorite of her works so far. The premise sound......more

Goodreads review by Adah on November 23, 2025

I loved How Girls are Made. The novel made me emotional in a teary kind of way and that is incredibly difficult. 5 stars......more

Goodreads review by Stephanie on November 25, 2025

This book was unbelievably intense! It made me deeply uncomfortable while imparting an essential message. Be prepared.......more

Goodreads review by Lisa on November 16, 2025

McGinnis is one of strongest YA writers out there. She tackles heavy topics without the use of kid gloves. She deeply respects what her readers are capable of handling, and she exposes them to the risks of many facets of life. This one dives deep into social media use, body image, stalking, domestic......more

Goodreads review by Brittany on November 10, 2025

*Thanks to NetGalley and Harper Audio Children's for early copy for review* 4.5 rated up Triggers warnings for SA, physical abuse, narcissistic abuser and attempted suicide attempt. I think that all three narrators did a fantastic job with this. Their delivery with these hard scenes were phenomenal. Ho......more