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380 pp.
| Dial
| May, 2018
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TradeISBN 978-0-399-53899-5$17.99
(3)
YA
Practical teen Audrey questions her future the summer after graduation. Her professor parents push their local liberal arts college, but Audrey considers pursuing nursing out of state. A surprising (and authentic) romance with a boy devoted to their seaside-California hometown makes her decision harder. This breezy summer story boasts a well-balanced mix of romantic, family, and personal conflicts that will appeal to Sarah Dessen fans.
361 pp.
| Dial
| June, 2015
|
TradeISBN 978-0-525-42823-7$17.99
(3)
YA
Rebecca is part of a thespian group dedicated to their drama teacher, Mr. McFadden. Rebecca's junior year seems perfect--she's won the leading role and the leading man--until rumors of her promiscuity begin. Set in Portland, Oregon, this realistic story explores sexuality and gossip. Written from Rebecca's perspective, the emotional narrative is paired with smooth, humorous dialogue; the ending is tidy but satisfying.