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A heart-wrenching novel about a sixteen-year-old girl trapped in an abusive relationshipand the path she takes to freedom and happiness, from award-winning author Heather Demetrios.
Like Speak, it is one of those rare books that can have a real, lasting impact on readers, and can start important conversations. Adi Alsaid, author of Lets Get Lost and Never Always Sometimes
Grace wants out. Out of her house, where her stepfather wields fear like a weapon and her mother makes her scrub imaginary dirt off the floors. Out of her California town, too small to contain her big city dreams. Out of her life, and into the role of Parisian artist, New York directoranything but scared and alone.
Enter Gavin: charming, talented, adored. Controlling. Dangerous. When Grace and Gavin fall in love, Grace is sure its too good to be true. She has no idea their relationship will become a prison shes unable to escape.
A deeply affecting and unflinchingly honest portrayal of a destructive relationship, Bad Romance is a young adult novel about spiraling into darknessand emerging into the light again.
Also by Heather Demetrios:
Ill Meet You There
Something Real
Praise for Bad Romance:
Like Speak, it is one of those rare books that can have a real, lasting impact on readers, and can start important conversations. Adi Alsaid, author of Lets Get Lost and Never Always Sometimes
A raw, honest, unrelenting novel. Demetrios writes with heartbreaking clarity about the way first love can turn from safe to dangerous, from beautiful to ugly. Brave, bold, and deeply felt. Corey Ann Haydu, author of OCD Love Story and The Careful Undressing of Love
[A]n intense reflection on abusive relationships. Publishers Weekly
A realistic, worthwhile look at dating violence. Kirkus Reviews
Through Graces lively, engaging voice, readers gain a vivid picture of the way a smart, self-assured girl can fall into an abusive relationship . . . . Demetrios well-drawn characters are tremendously appealing, and Graces discovery of the power of her own strength will make readers cheer. Booklist
Author: Heather Demetrios
Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Square Fish
Published: 06/12/2018
Pages: 384
Weight: 0.6lbs
Size: 8.20h x 5.40w x 1.10d
ISBN: 9781250158772
Language: English
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