The Upside Of Unrequited

Author: Becky Albertalli

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  • : 23.00 NZD
  • : 9780141356112
  • : Penguin UK
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  • : March 2017
  • : 198mm X 129mm
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  • : Becky Albertalli
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  • : English
  • : [Fic]
  • : Teen - Grade 7-9, Age 12-14
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Barcode 9780141356112
9780141356112

Description

From the award-winning author of Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda comes a funny, authentic novel about sisterhood, love, and identity.

Seventeen-year-old Molly Peskin-Suso knows all about unrequited love. No matter how many times her twin sister, Cassie, tells her to woman up, Molly can't stomach the idea of rejection. So she's careful. Fat girls always have to be careful.

Then a cute new girl enters Cassie's orbit, and for the first time ever, Molly's cynical twin is a lovesick mess. Meanwhile, Molly's totally not dying of loneliness -- except for the part where she is. Luckily, Cassie's new girlfriend comes with a cute hipster-boy sidekick. If Molly can win him over, she'll get her first kiss and she'll get her twin back. There's only one problem: Molly's coworker, Reid. He's a chubby Tolkien superfan with a season pass to the Ren Faire, and there's absolutely no way Molly could fall for him. Right?

"Heart-fluttering, honest, and hilarious. I can't stop hugging this book." -- Stephanie Perkins, New York Times bestselling author of Anna and the French Kiss

"I have such a crush on this book! Not only is this one a must read, but it's a must re-read." -- Julie Murphy, New York Times bestselling author of Dumplin'

Reviews

I love you, Simon. I love you! And I love this fresh, funny, live-out-loud book. -- Jennifer Niven, New York Times bestselling author of ALL THE BRIGHT PLACES A remarkable gift of a novel. -- Andrew Smith, author of GRASSHOPPER JUNGLE Hilarious and heartbreaking ... Readers will fall madly in love with Simon Publishers Weekly (starred review) Books like SIMON do change people's lives -- Waterstones Darlington Bookseller A wonderfully charismatic story about coming-of-age and coming out Bookseller Funny, moving and emotionally wise Kirkus Reviews (starred) I think I just felt my heart explode in my chest -- Goodreads (5 stars) One of the most electric, authentic characters I've ever read... I LOVE this book. LOVE it. Five freaking stars. -- Goodreads (5 Stars) Steal this from your teen 'O' Magazine (Oprah Winfrey) Touching and passionate Observer

Author description

Becky Albertalli is the author of the acclaimed novel Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda. She is a clinical psychologist who specializes in working with children and teens. Becky now lives with her family in Atlanta, where she spends her days writing fiction for young adults. You can visit her at www.beckyalbertalli.com and @beckyalbertalli