Girl of My Dreams received generally favorable reviews from critics. At
Metacritic, which assigns a
normalized rating out of 100 to reviews from professional publications, the album received a weighted average score of 73, indicating "generally favorable reviews". Shannon Garner of
Clash called the album a "chaotic, unfiltered project that unpacks and tackles insecurities head-on" and "an intense rollercoaster of supercharged
pop but even in its painful moments, the record radiates an undeniable hope".
Dork praised the album as a pop record filled with raw emotion and sonic variety, noting how Fletcher moves seamlessly between explosive anthems and delicate ballads, showcasing her multidimensional artistry.
Gigwise described it as a bold, emotionally transparent album infused with pop-punk energy, celebrating self-love and liberation. The review highlighted Fletcher's role in bringing WLW pop into the mainstream.
The Line of Best Fit called the album a candid and fearless journey through heartbreak, chaos, healing, self-acceptance, and self-love, rooted in Fletcher's personal experiences and introspection. Writing for
Pitchfork, Dani Blum was more critical, stating that Fletcher's songwriting on
Girl of My Dreams "hides behind concerted confessions" and she "assigns clunky labels to her emotions without interrogating or even fully articulating them". ==Track listing==