The 2023 critically acclaimed young adult satire that is "gloriously absurd" (Kirkus Reviews).
Dear Courageous Reader,
I'm shocked to report that powerful knuckleheads have divided Island Nation, stoked extreme school rivalries between the Puddin' Heads and Sweeties, and created ludicrous school rules. Students are required to wear MegaCorp Frames and only read MegaCorp books (all other books have been banned). In class, students attempt to survive bootstraps, spoon helmet, dodge rod, duck yoga, and dynamite combat training. And get this: Students with large hands are not allowed to lead, play guitar, or play offense in soccer.
However, despite these obstacles and twenty-three school expulsions, fourteen-year-old Blaze Union has risen as the improbable hope for becoming the boss of the nation's schools, and challenging the supreme prime minister himself. Brave truth seeker, please read this story as quickly as your heart and mind can handle, and before it is too late.
Spoons up! Heigi hooga!
W.T. Kosmos
Paradox, USA, Earth, Milky Way
P. S.
Warning: This story may cause sudden laughing, crying, shouting, jumping up and down, or head butting.
Ella is falling apart trying to live a "perfect" high school life. Then she meets Ren, who can see past her scars. Suddenly perfection isn't her only option.
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Ella Volkov is a gifted music student, but she's depressed and starting to crack under the pressure of high school. Her overbearing father won't even let her choose what instrument she plays. Then she finds herself alone at a party with Ren, her best friend's crush. She'd always thought he was rude, but after that night he's all Ella can think about. Now she's trapped. If Ella dates Ren, it will ruin her friendship with Jenny. But if she stays true to Jenny, she's losing the one person who can see past her scars. It's up to Ella to decide if she will forge her own path, or stay in the "perfect" box designed for her...
Content and/or Trigger Warning: depression, anxiety, self-harm, violence, sexual assault.
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