Even When You Lie to Me
Kindle Edition
Random House Children's Books · Ebook · June 7, 2016
A steamy debut about a love off limits, and lines destined to be crossed—with the wit of John Green and the heart of Sarah Dessen.
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- Who it’s for
- A sharp, intimate coming-of-age romance where attraction comes with an uncomfortable complication.
- Genres
- Contemporary YA Romance, Coming of Age, Dating & Sex for Teens
- Published
- Random House Children's Books, June 7, 2016
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A steamy debut about a love off limits, and lines destined to be crossed—with the wit of John Green and the heart of Sarah Dessen. Tom Drummond is the perfect guy. He reads the classics. He tells the wittiest jokes. Best of all, he actually likes Charlie. And for a girl used to being caught in the shadow of her best friend, Drummond’s spotlight warms Charlie in a way she never thought possible.
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But as their relationship grows closer, there’s one detail that remains impossible to forget: Mr. Drummond is her teacher. “Jessica Alcott’s writing is like a very personal glimpse into your own adolescent diary. Raw, uncomfortable, but still often hilarious.” –Harried Reuter Hapgood, author of The Square Root of Summer “The witty repartee among characters is reminiscent of the dialogue in John Green’s novels or a Gilmore Girls episode.” –School Library Journal “Perfect for fans of Sarah Dessen.” –Booklist
Wit Meets Unease
A sharp, intimate coming-of-age romance where attraction comes with an uncomfortable complication.
Come here for
- A witty, uneasy romance with a teacher-student boundary at its center
- The glow and awkwardness of being noticed
Expect
- Witty dialogue alongside raw adolescent feelings
- A relationship that keeps its boundary in view
Where it sits
| Contemporary YA Romance | 93% |
|---|---|
| Dating & Sex for Teens | 52% |
| Coming of Age | 33% |
Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.
Publisher categories
- Dating & Sex for Teens
- Emotions & Feelings for Teens
- New Experiences for Teens
- Authors
- Jessica Alcott
- Publisher
- Random House Children's Books
- Published
- June 7, 2016
- Format
- Ebook
- Reading lane
- Dating & Sex for Teens