Jessica Alcott

Even when You Lie to Me Jessica Alcott

Marc Notes: Because she sees herself as ugly and a misfit, tolerated only because of her friendship with pretty and popular Lila, Charlie dreads her senior year but a crush on the new charismatic English teacher, Mr. Drummond, makes school bearable until her eighteenth birthday, when boundaries are crossed. Biographical Note: Jessica Alcott lives with her husband and their two cats. She graduated from Bennington College and has worked at a children s publisher in the UK. "Even When You Lie to Me" is her first novel. You can visit Jessica online at jessicaalcott.com, on Twitter at @daisyhellcakes, and on Facebook."Publisher Marketing: Fans of John Green's "Looking for Alaska" as well as Lauren Oliver and Sarah Dessen will embrace this provocative debut novel, an exploration of taboo love set against the backdrop of a suburban high school. Charlie, a senior, isn t looking forward to her last year of high school. Another year of living in the shadow of her best friend, Lila. Another year of hiding behind the covers of her favorite novels. Another year of navigating her tense relationship with her perfectionist mom. But everything changes when she meets her new English teacher. Mr. Drummond is smart. Irreverent. Funny. Hot. Everyone loves him. And Charlie thinks he s the only one who gets her. She also thinks she might not be the only one with a crush. In this stunning debut, Jessica Alcott explores relationships and their boundaries in a way that is both searingly honest and sympathetic. Praise for EVEN WHEN YOU LIE TO ME The witty repartee among characters is reminiscent of the dialogue in John Green s novels or a Gilmore Girls episode... VERDICT: A cutting-edge exploration of a thorny topic, this is a wonderful debut novel. "School Library Journal""" Wallflowers and bookworms everywhere will empathize with Charlie Perfect for fans of Sarah Dessen. "Booklist" "Expect challenges on the subject matter, but this novel with its vibrant characterization is worth defending." "VOYA Magazine" "From the Hardcover edition."" Review Citations: Kirkus Reviews 03/01/2015 pg. 77 (EAN 9780385391177, Library Binding) Booklist 05/01/2015 pg. 90 (EAN 9780385391177, Library Binding) Kirkus Reviews 03/01/2015 (EAN 9780385391160, Hardcover) School Library Journal 03/01/2015 pg. 148 (EAN 9780385391160, Hardcover) Booklist 05/01/2015 pg. 90 (EAN 9780385391160, Hardcover) Voice of Youth Advocates 06/01/2015 (EAN 9780385391160, Hardcover)