*A humorous coming of age tale of friendship and sisterhood for adults and teens alike* Recommended for fans of Jandy Nelson, John Green, Neil Gaiman and Sherman Alexie. Italy, the late 80s. Leda is a bookish ten-year-old tomboy. Her life turns upside down when shady Nico moves to the North from Sicily. Determined not to let the bully ruin her life, Leda is dragged through a tornado of adventures that will transform both kids in the face of first crushes, weird adults, and family drama... This humorous and insightful coming of age tale will show you the Italy you never...
*A humorous coming of age tale of friendship and sisterhood for adults and teens alike* Recommended for fans of Jandy Nelson, John Green, Neil Ga...
Stand by Me meets the Goonies...in Italy. ITALY, 1990. twelve-year-old LEDA is a bookworm and a tomboy. As her world splits into girls and boys, she can't seem to fit anywhere. On the background of the 14th FIFA soccer world cup, Leda embarks on a new series of side-splitting-laughter adventures dealing with hormones, periods, zesty boys, and her own fears in what will be the best summer of her life. The guy to win her nerdy heart will be the most unlikely one... Set against the gorgeous backdrop of Sardinia, the Dolomites, and Tuscany, this humorous yet insightful journey...
Stand by Me meets the Goonies...in Italy. ITALY, 1990. twelve-year-old LEDA is a bookworm and a tomboy. As her world splits into girls and boys, ...
"I'll Give you the Sun" meets "Lola and the Boy Next Door..".in Italy. Swoon laugh and cry with this irresistible, insightful, Italian YA romance. Italy, the 90s. Teen bookish tomboy Leda is torn between handsome, loyal Alex and her long-term feelings for childhood friend Nico, who's dark and unreliable. While Leda navigates through puberty, her parents' separation, and high school, her friendships develop in unpredictable ways. Both sweet Alex and hurtful Nico are hiding secrets that she will have to unravel to make sense of her own feelings and the infuriating, sizzling...
"I'll Give you the Sun" meets "Lola and the Boy Next Door..".in Italy. Swoon laugh and cry with this irresistible, insightful, Italian YA romance.<...
Colleen Hoover meets Jandy Nelson in this emotional coming of age story. Italy, the mid 90s. Bookish, tomboy Leda is dating the bad boy of her dreams. Is it love? Is she ready for her first time? Steamy at times, but always authentic, the narration is emotional and gripping, raw and unapologetic in denouncing the hypocrisy of a society that would rather see pregnant teens than have an honest conversation about sex. Funny, moving, brutal, and sexy, this read is recommended to adults and teens alike. Breathtaking Northern Italy, including Padua, Liguria, and the incredible Island of Elba, adds...
Colleen Hoover meets Jandy Nelson in this emotional coming of age story. Italy, the mid 90s. Bookish, tomboy Leda is dating the bad boy of her dreams....
Eighteen-year-old Nala infiltrates the Cursoi, the supernatural military order of the United Terrestrial Democracy, to kill its despicable president. She did not plan to fall for one of her enemies and question all of her beliefs... Lethal, the brooding, angel-faced killer of her Cursoi unit, will do whatever he can to thwart Nala's plan and destroy her budding romance, even at the cost of revealing his darkest secret. If you love Sci-Fi Fantasy Romance don't miss this sizzling, provocative, cathartic read A must for fans of Sense 8. This sexy novel will shake the foundation of...
Eighteen-year-old Nala infiltrates the Cursoi, the supernatural military order of the United Terrestrial Democracy, to kill its despicable president. ...