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Bad Romance

Bad Romance

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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 director--anything but scared and alone. Enter Gavin: charming, talented, adored. Controlling. Dangerous. When Grace and Gavin fall in love, Grace is sure it's too good to be true. She has no idea their relationship will become a prison she's unable to escape. Deeply affecting and unflinchingly honest, this is a story about spiraling into darkness--and emerging into the light again.
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Product details

  • 12-17
  • Hardback | 368 pages
  • 146 x 218 x 30mm | 451g
  • New York, United States
  • English
  • 1627797726
  • 9781627797726
  • 270,455
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  2. Children's Fiction
  3. Relationships

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Through Grace's 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 Grace's discovery of the power of her own strength will make readers cheer. --Booklist

Praise for I'll Meet You There: Part coming-of-age, part romance, and part war story. Demetrios' latest is remarkable. --Booklist, starred review Demetrios' latest will have a huge impact not only on YA fans, but also on booklovers of all ages. Her writing exudes raw feelings, and the characters all have strong, distinct personalities. . . . The balance between giggles and tears will keep your pulse racing till the finish. --RT Book Reviews A heady, page-flipping romance." --Kirkus Reviews Praise for Something Real: "Chilling satire . . . Thought-provoking ideas wrapped in an engaging plot." --Kirkus Reviews
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About Heather Demetrios

Heather Demetrios is the author of several critically acclaimed novels including Something Real and I'll Meet You There. She is a recipient of the PEN New England Susan P. Bloom Discovery Award and has an MFA in Writing for Children and Young Adults from Vermont College of Fine Arts. When she isn't traipsing around the world or spending time in imaginary places, she lives with her husband in New York City. Originally from Los Angeles, she now calls the East Coast home.
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4,146 ratings
4.03 out of 5 stars
5 37% (1,514)
4 39% (1,610)
3 18% (737)
2 5% (206)
1 2% (79)
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