‘Nicholas skillfully blends theories of gender and sexuality with close readings of commodified cultural objects, media driven discursive patterns, and Canadian local practices.’- Judith Patin (Canadian Literature vol 225 summer 2015) ‘Nicholas’s work as a whole offers an engaging, exhaustive study of the Canadian modern girl, one that will excite much notice with its keen analysis.’- Liz Conor (American Historical Review vol 121:03:2016) ‘The Modern Girl is a very delightful read that brings to light an innovative perspective on working class women’s role in consumer society.’- Einav Rabinovitch-Fox (Labour/Le Travail vol 78:2016) ‘This work will be of great use in undergraduate and graduate teaching on the history of twentieth-century Canada…. It will be of interest to scholars of Canadian women’s history, art history, cultural studies, and related fields.’- Sarah Elvins (Canadian Journal of History - vol 53:01:2018)