Description
Book SynopsisA funny and moving love story about friends, first loves and self-discovery by the Queen of Teen 2014. When sixteen-year-old Toria Bland arrives at her new school she needs to work out who her friends are, all in a crazy whirl of worry, exam pressure and anxiety over fitting in. Toria likes Nico, Nico likes Toria .
Trade ReviewALL OF THE ABOVE is everything you'd want in a best friend: funny, rude and totally has your back. * Patrick Ness *
Witty, authentic, moving and utterly compelling, AOTA's irresistible cast of characters reel you in from the very first page and do not let go. * Lisa Williamson, author of THE ART OF BEING NORMAL *
Engaging, honest, and feels true to what teenagers are really like in 2015. Loved it! * Louise O'Neill, author of ONLY EVER YOURS *
This contemporary romance from the only male 'Queen of Teen' explores the lines between friendship and romance, gay and straight, as well as touching on a number of other important issues . . . all handled lightly and authentically through Victoria's spot-on account of the year that changed her life -- Claire Hennessy * Inis Reading Guide *
[An] exceptional book [...] Dawson's writing is as sharp as a knife edge, cuttingly funny and oh so, contemporary -- Amy McKay * School Library Association *
