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Starred reviews from Publishers Weekly and Booklist * YALSA Top Ten Quick Pick for Reluctant Readers * ALA Best Fiction for Young Adults List * 2017 Rainbow List
A sharply honest and moving debut perfect for fans of The Perks of Being a Wallflower and Ask the Passengers.
Riley Cavanaugh is many things: Punk rock. Snarky. Rebellious. And gender fluid. Some days Riley identifies as a boy, and others as a girl. But Riley isn’t exactly out yet. And between starting a new school and having a congressman father running for reelection in über-conservative Orange County, the pressure—media and otherwise—is building up in Riley’s life.
On the advice of a therapist, Riley starts an anonymous blog to vent those pent-up feelings and tell the truth of what it’s really like to be a gender fluid teenager. But just as Riley’s starting to settle in at school—even developing feelings for a mysterious outcast—the blog goes viral, and an unnamed commenter discovers Riley’s real identity, threatening exposure. And Riley must make a choice: walk away from what the blog has created—a lifeline, new friends, a cause to believe in—or stand up, come out, and risk everything.
From debut author Jeff Garvin comes a powerful and uplifting portrait of a modern teen struggling with high school, relationships, and what it means to be human.
Publisher : Balzer + Bray; Reprint edition (November 14, 2017)
Language : English
Paperback : 368 pages
ISBN-10 : 006238287X
ISBN-13 : 978-0062382870
Reading age : 14 – 17 years
Lexile measure : HL760L
Grade level : 9 and up
Item Weight : 2.31 pounds
Dimensions : 5.31 x 0.83 x 8 inches
Customers say
Customers find the book engaging and enjoyable to read. They praise the writing quality as well-crafted and honest. The book provides valuable insights into genderfluidity and provides an educational experience for readers of all ages. Readers appreciate the relatable characters and their development. Overall, customers describe the book as an excellent coming-of-age story that is well-written and enjoyable.
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