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278 pp.
| Farrar |
September, 2013 |
TradeISBN 978-0-374-35138-0$17.99
(2)
YA
After a disastrous attempt to make friends her first day of sophomore year, Elise cuts herself with an X-Acto knife, a "practice" attempt at suicide. Seven months later, she happens upon a weekly underground dance club, a discovery that changes her life. Lively, authentic dialogue and a bevy of fully developed supporting characters complete this sardonic, frequently hilarious, insightful celebration of individuality.
Reviewer: Rachel L. Smith
| Horn Book Magazine Issue:
September, 2013