Reading '
girl on girl' by Jodi Kantor feels like peeling back layers of a deeply personal yet universally relevant conversation.
the book dives into the complexities of female relationships—friendship, rivalry, solidarity, and
Betrayal—with a raw honesty that’s both refreshing and unsettling. Kantor doesn’t
shy away from the messy parts, like how societal expectations shape women’s interactions or how competition often lurks beneath surface-level camaraderie. It’s not just about 'girl power' in a glossy way; it’s about the
grit and grace of real connections.
One theme that hit me hard was the idea of 'performative support'—how women sometimes feel pressured to uplift each other publicly while privately grappling with
Envy or resentment. Kantor explores this through anecdotes and interviews, making it relatable whether you’ve experienced it in school, work, or online spaces. Another standout is the exploration of mentorship
gone awry, where power dynamics twist well-intentioned guidance into something
toxic. The book left me thinking about how often we’re taught to see other women as mirrors rather than individuals, and how freeing it is to break that habit.