![]() ![]() ![]() "In punky, depressive, epigrammatic, mordant heroine Tori Spring we have a Holden Caulfield for the internet age." - The Times (London) with appeal to fans of John Green." - Bookseller (London) "Oseman proves herself a clever, witty writer." - Publishers Weekly A deeply absorbing read." - Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books "Tori's voice makes this story into a poignant yet blackly funny and even lively emotional journey. "Oseman's debut could put her among the great young adult fiction authors." - Voice of Youth Advocates (VOYA) Praise for SOLITAIRE: "A fascinating debut from an author to watch." - ALA Booklist VERDICT: A top pick for any YA collection." - School Library Journal "Oseman is a master at combining sardonic wit with angst to create believable characters and a compelling contemporary story that will resonate with teens. A smart, timely outing." - Kirkus Reviews "An intense, highly engaging, well-plotted story of relationships, explorations into gay and bisexual identities, family trauma, a straight-jacket education system, and, mostly, kids yearning to be their truest selves despite it all." - Booklist (starred review) "Oseman vividly illustrates that the world and its technologies offer opportunities for connection and fulfillment that go far beyond traditional definitions of success." - Publishers Weekly (starred review) Will they have the courage to show everyone who they really are? Or will they be met with radio silence? In a world determined to shut them up, knock them down, and set them on a cookie cutter life path, Frances and Aled struggle to find their voices over the course of one life-changing year. You probably think that they are going to fall in love or something. This is an utterly captivating and authentic teen novel from the author of Solitaire, which VOYA said "could put her among the great young adult fiction authors."įrances Janvier spends most of her time studying.Įveryone knows Aled Last as that quiet boy who gets straight As. ![]() About the Book A studious girl and a quiet, straight-A boy start a controversial podcast together that challenges their courage and forces them to confront issues in the form of backlash and censorship.įrom the critically acclaimed creator of the Heartstopper series comes a smartly crafted contemporary YA novel, perfect for readers who love Rainbow Rowell's Fangirl. ![]()
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