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Bourne's books stand out in the word of young adult fiction. --Emerald Street Holly Bourne is hugely popular with the young adult audience. The second instalment in her Normal series tells Amber's story of first love, friendship and addiction. --The Sunday Express Funny, affecting. --The Metro I'm a big Holly Bourne fan and this is my favourite yet. She writes with such humour and great honesty, with wonderfully relatable characters. It's also refreshing to see feminism highlighted in such a positive and relevant way for teenagers. --Fiona Noble, The Bookseller Written with humour and warmth, Amber's story perfectly captures the emotional rollercoaster that is love: embracing all its joy and pain, whether it be for family, friends or a gorgeous boy. A really satisfying page turner. --BookTrust Emotive and thought provoking this searingly honest book deals with the biggest life lesson of all - nobody's perfect. --South Wales Daily Post Finally, an author who GETS it. --Emma Blackery, YouTuber I love that moment when you read a book and you keep glancing at the clock, seeing how many more pages it's possible to squeeze in because you love it so much and can't bear to stop reading it. --Lucy the Reader Holly Bourne's new novel demonstrates that with the right female friends, and a decent supply of cheesy snacks, a girl can get through anything... Well-written and thoughtful, this has a thoroughly authentic twenty-first century teen voice and lightens serious issues with humour. --LoveReading4Kids Bourne talks about feminism so openly and truthfully in her books and if you ever doubted the intelligence, ability or passion of teenage girls read her books and you never will again. --Muchbooks reader review on Guardian Children's Books Hysterical. --Mslexia Equal parts hilarious and heart-wrenching... I cannot get over how many times I snorted out loud whilst reading this book. You'll have to read it to see for yourself. --Fable & Table [Holly Bourne's] writing style keeps me hooked, makes me feel things and genuinely makes me think hard about important issues. I cannot recommend her novels highly enough and I am on a mission to read them all! --Adventures of a Teenage Bookworm Holly Bourne really understands life, insecurities and opinions for teens and I think her writing is some of the best portrayals of it I've ever read. --Miriam is Reading I'm forever going to cheer Holly on when it comes to her books because they really are as addictive as people say. From her interesting chapters to her unique storylines, there's everything for everyone in her books. --Owls and Stags

Warning: this book will demolish your heart as it has demolished mine' - CJ Skuse; 'This novel is one epic love story' - Dark Readers; 'A commercial, romantic homegrown thriller' - The Bookseller; 'This book is sure to be a winner with those who love romance with an edge' - School Library Association Newsletter; 'Soulmates is an outstanding debut and Holly Bourne is certainly a new talent in the YA world' - Bookbabblers; 'A fantastic contemporary YA romance with a dark edge - I read it in one sitting!' - Melissa Cox, Waterstone's Children's New Titles Buyer; 'Holly Bourne's electrifying YA romance is guaranteed to set teenage hearts on fire. Forget Romeo and Juliet, and meet Poppy and Noah' - The Lancashire Evening Post --This text refers to an alternate kindle_edition edition.

Probably the best YA novel I've ever read, and that's a strong statement to make' - Emma Blackery; 'I'd recommend this book to anyone and everyone' - Beth Reekles, YA author (The Kissing Booth); 'The banter & bitchiness is UTTERLY ADDICTIVE' - Non Pratt, YA author (Trouble); Full of wisdom, heartache, and honesty, this tops John Green in my book' - Never judge a book by its cover blog; 'Tackles issues like peer pressure, bullying and self-harm, but so very readable' - Bookseller Children's Buyers Guide; 'Very much in tune with her audience, this second novel from Holly has characters that readers will relate to and remember long after reading the last page' - Lovereading4kids; 'Holly Bourne has written an intriguing and well-written YA novel that keeps you turning the pages and is a meaner Mean Girls of sorts' - Booktrust; 'One of the most honest voices I've ever read in YA contemporary fiction' - Books for YA; 'Bourne is a prodigiously talented author who has the gift of making fiction seem real' - Lancashire Evening Post; 'Hard to put down' - School Librarian; 'Definitely a book with a few lessons to teach us and although it is aimed at a female audience there are many things that teen boys could learn as well. It really makes you think about the world our young people are growing up in' - Books for Keeps; 'Poor Bree's plan sounds like a disaster waiting to happen and I just want to scream at her 'BE YOURSELF'. Unfortunately though, life isn't that easy and I know it sounds horrid but I can't wait to read her struggles!' - The Reader Ramblings; 'As you'd expect this book is witty and clever. I quickly connected with Bree and was chuckling away after a few pages... I loved that this wasn't a purely happy or sad book but a messy realistic in between - much like life really' - Jess Hearts Books; 'Holly Bourne manages to revamp the whole theme of a geek having a makeover and suddenly becoming an IT-Girl... Not only does Bourne write an amazing story but she also sends out a positive message to teenagers and young adults about life and the unrealistic views people are fed all over the world on school, friends, beauty and life' - Paper Trail

Christy Carlyle writes poignant, genuine characters who will melt your heart and keep you turning pages long past your bedtime.? (Kelly Bowen, New York Times bestselling author) ??I absolutely adore Christy Carlyle!? (Lorraine Heath, New York Times bestselling author) ?Carlyle inventively incorporates a Victorian riff on the concept of Shark Tank as well as the hero?s hunt for his own past into the engaging plot of the second quirkily different and splendidly sexy addition to her Duke?s Den series.? (Booklist)

PRAISE FOR CLAUDIA CARROLL ?Claudia Carroll is a master of creating a great story . . . A brilliantly readable, funny novel. Highly recommended? Fabulous magazine ?An emotional roller-coaster . . . asks some probing questions about relationships and keeps the reader wondering until the very end? Irish Independent

The most emotional page-turning historical fiction novel of 2019