Life has taught Kadie to be cynical and not to trust anyone. She thinks she is prepared for everything, but then she meets Lips, also an outsider. However she has secrets of which she must let go, if she is to make a stab at friendship and love. Can she do it? Can she outwit the bullies? A thrilling story about love and daring to be yourself. Nominated for the Carnegie. Shortlisted for the Jhalak Children's & YA prize. Shortlisted for the Sheffield's children's and YA prize.

Themes of friendship, trolling, self-harm. Compelling narrator's voice that breezes along giving the reader a brilliantly authentic view of multicultural Britain

About the Author
Rebecca Henry is a 22-year-old school librarian from Swindon. Obsessed with words since she was young, she is a proud word nerd and fills her spare time buried in books, writing random stuff, and learning new things. Some of that spare time is also spent on YouTube and accidental procrastination. She has written many things which make her cringe and a few things which she is happy with, but is nonetheless always thinking and imagining. She has no pets because a horse will not fit comfortably in the back garden.

Reviews
' A sensitive, mesmerising coming-of-age novel, this is a must-read for any YA devotee.' INDEPENDENT , BEST YA 2021, BEST NEW TALENT 'Brilliantly assured' GUARDIAN ' 'A stunning new voice. Outstanding, complex writing. So pleased this book is here!' PATRICE LAWRENCE 'A rare precocious talent' ALEX WHEATLE; 'A remarkably accomplished debut from a truly talented author' JENNY DOWNHAM; 'Fizzing with energy and purpose, a vibrant new voice in UK YA' LISA WILLIAMSON


Awards
Short-listed for Sheffield Children's and YA Book Prize 2022 and Jhalak Children's & YA Prize 2022.



Book Information
ISBN 9781911427155
Author Rebecca Henry
Format Paperback
Page Count 368
Imprint Everything with Words
Publisher Everything with Words