Books like Girls like us by Gail Giles
Quincy and Biddy, graduates of a special‑education program, are paired as roommates when they move into their first independent apartment. As they navigate daily life together, they uncover shared experiences and unexpected bonds. The novel explores friendship, resilience, and the path to recovery in the face of challenging past events.
First publish date: 2014
Genre: Young Adult Fiction/YA Contemporary Fiction
Authors: Gail Giles
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