She Was Born a Good Girl by Garfield ‘Garry’ Whyte

Author Garfield Whyte transports readers to the wild minds and mischief of a Jamaican all-girls boarding school in She Was Born a Good Girl. With a witty pen and an ear for colloquial language, Whyte carefully explores the complexity of young girls growing into women, navigating the pressures of sex and beauty, while also coming of age in a world that will constantly throw obstacles in their way. The premise is simple, and some of the moments of conflict feel forced, particularly in the use of dialogue, but the writing to improves as the story progresses. Most importantly, Whyte’s familiarity with Jamaica’s cultural undercurrents gives this book an authentic hum from start to finish.