Description
The groundbreaking and bestselling first Spinster Club novel from YA star Holly Bourne - "A brutal and brilliant takedown of how we talk about mental illness, feminism, and friendship." The Guardian
All Evie wants is to be normal. And now that she's almost off her meds and at a new college where no one knows her as the-girl-who-went-nuts, there's only one thing left to tick off her list...
But relationships can mess with anyone's head - something Evie's new friends Amber and Lottie know only too well. The trouble is, if Evie won't tell them her secrets, how can they stop her making a huge mistake?
About the Author
Holly Bourne is a bestselling and critically acclaimed author. Inspired by her work with young people, and her own experiences of everyday sexism, Holly is a passionate mental health advocate and proud feminist.
Reviews
A contemporary, feminist teen story. * The Bookseller *
A brutal and brilliant takedown of how we talk about mental illness, feminism, and friendship. * The Guardian *
This YA novel takes a very funny and poignant look at OCD, secrets, feminism and friendship. * The Telegraph *
An involving look at feminism, friendship and the secrets we hide even from those who know us best. * The Observer *
The book every young woman needs on her bookshelf this year. * Red magazine *
Awards
Winner of Peters Book of the Year 2016 and Ealing Teen Reads Award 2016 and Amazing Book Awards 2017. Short-listed for Redbridge Children's Book Award 2016 and YA Book Prize 2016 and Lancashire Book of the Year Award 2016 and Sussex Coast Schools' Amazing Book Award 2017.
Book Information
ISBN 9781409590309
Author Holly Bourne
Format Paperback
Page Count 448
Imprint Usborne Publishing Ltd
Publisher Usborne Publishing Ltd
Weight(grams) 370g
Dimensions(mm) 196mm * 135mm * 29mm