I constantly update this Sad Rich Girls spreadsheet because I love cataloging the different types of SRGs. I refer back to it when I make content, I give a lot of book recs from it, and it makes me feel like the "data" I've amassed from reading is searchable.

Type 1 (blue) Daisy Buchanan Archetype

She's the miserable spoiled girl, usually very cynical and world weary.

Type 2 (green) Isabel Archer Archetype

She's somewhat happier (usually younger), innocent and naive (and heading for ruin)

Type 3 (yellow) Becky Sharp Archetype

She's often new money, a ruthless social climber

There's a second tab in the spreadsheet with TV/movie SRGs. Also, boys can absolutely be SRGs. I wrote an essay with a breakdown of these 3 main types-- but I've been feeling the call to add a category for EX-rich girls (fallen SRGs). The formerly rich SRG who has either been cut off from her family money, or her family has fallen from its status, or she's renounced her privilege/wealth-- I love these characters.

Can you think of a better way to organize this sheet? Am I missing one of your favorite heroines? Comment your thoughts and I'll make additions to the sheet accordingly 💖✨