The Things You Kiss Goodbye - Couverture rigide

Connor, Leslie

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 0060890916 ISBN 13 : 9780060890919

Editeur : Katherine Tegen Books, 2014

A propos du livre

Quatrième de couverture :

Bettina Vasilis can hardly believe it when basketball star Brady Cullen asks her out, and she just about faints when her strict father actually approves of him. Over the course of the summer, Bettina falls in love with Brady . . . and with the new freedom that comes along with him.

But when school starts up again, Brady changes. What happened to the sweet boy she fell in love with? Then she meets a smoldering guy in his twenties, and this "cowboy" is everything Brady is not—gentle, caring, and interested in getting to know the real Bettina, or "Beta," as he nicknames her.

Bettina knows that breaking up with Brady would mean losing her freedom—and that it would be inappropriate for anything to happen between her and Cowboy. Still, she can't help that her breath catches when he smiles, or that she longs for the scent of his auto shop whenever she's anywhere else.

When tragedy strikes, Bettina must tell her family the truth—and kiss goodbye the things she thought she knew about herself and the men in her life.

Leslie Connor has written a lyrical, heartbreaking, and ultimately hopeful story about family, romance, and the immense power of love.

Revue de presse :

“Connor keeps her story completely realistic with fluid prose and convincing characters. Romance fans who happen upon this will find an absorbing portrait of abuse and recovery.” (Kirkus Reviews (starred review))

“With compassion and respect, author Connor explores the ways in which loving relationships can get twisted into cycles of misery. Be ready with the hankies; this one is a real tearjerker.” (Booklist)

“Connor lets the story play out slowly, a choice that adds multiple subplots but also deepens characterization and elevates the book above simple problem-novel territory. Bettina’s situation creates much food for thought. ” (Horn Book Magazine)

“A girl who can’t find her way out of an abusive relationship finds herself longing for an impossible one. Unforgettable with moments I wanted to reach in and hug sweet Bettina. An unforgettable book every girl should read. ” (Jen Bigheart, Westbank Community Libraries)

“A well told & intricate story with a refreshingly authentic teen voice.” (Jessica Wood, author of the Emma Stories series)

À propos de cette édition

• Éditeur: Katherine Tegen Books
• Date d'édition: 2014
• ISBN 10: 0060890916
• ISBN 13: 9780060890919
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 368