Overview
When Gia Montgomery's boyfriend, Bradley, dumps her in the parking lot of her high school prom, she decides to do the unthinkable...convince the cute guy waiting to pick up his sister to pretend to be her boyfriend for the night. The task is simple: two hours, zero commitment, a few white lies. The problem is that days after prom, she can't stop thinking about her fill-in boyfriend. But can Gia turn her fake boyfriend into a real one without exposing her lie and possibly destroying her friendships and her newfound relationship Smartly observed and wonderfully romantic, Kasie West's talent shines in this tale of one girl's unexpected quest to find love...and possibly herself.
Full Product Details
Author: Kasie West
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Inc
Imprint: HarperTeen
Dimensions:
Width: 13.50cm
, Height: 2.00cm
, Length: 20.30cm
Weight: 0.254kg
ISBN: 9780062336385
ISBN 10: 006233638
Pages: 352
Publication Date: 03 December 2015
Recommended Age: From 13 to 99 years
Audience:
Young adult
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Teenage / Young adult
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Temporarily unavailable
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Reviews
The charming story is beautifully written, and the characters are well developed… West’s novel is sweet and captivating. — School Library Journal on THE DISTANCE BETWEEN US An antidote to dystopian and post-apocalyptic fiction, this Cinderella story is sweet and hopeful. — Kirkus on THE DISTANCE BETWEEN US West builds enjoyable tension and absorbing chemistry between Charlie and Braden, and her depiction of growing up surrounded by brothers is thoroughly enjoyable. — Publishers Weekly on ON THE FENCE West’s premise is a winner, and Addie is the kind of heroine readers would want as a best friend-loyal, unpretentious, and thoughtful. — Publishers Weekly (starred review) on PIVOT POINT West’s debut showcases riveting storytelling. — Kirkus on PIVOT POINT The plot is fast-paced with plenty of astonishing twists and secrets to be uncovered, which should even surprise fans. — Booklist on SPLIT SECOND A fast, smart thriller populated by lively characters. — Kirkus on SPLIT SECOND What seems like a fairly run-of-the-mill high-school story blossoms into a surprisingly engaging romance and journey of self-discovery... High-school romance fans will enjoy the sweet and witty dialogue between Gia and Hayden. — Booklist
Author Information
A stay-at-home mom of four children, Kasie West hears lots of melodramatic versions of larger-than-life events. She graduated with a BA in liberal studies, with a strong focus on linguistics and psychology, from Fresno State University. She lives in Fresno, CA.
