Like It Never Happened
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- USD 8.99
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- USD 8.99
Descripción editorial
Stereotypes, sexuality, and destructive gossip collide in this whip-smart young adult novel about standing up for the truth.
“Will satisfy thinking readers, namely fans of E. Lockhart and of realistic teen fiction that invokes drama without melodrama.”—School Library Journal
“What begins as a story of teen romance soon develops into much more.”—Booklist
Rebecca Rivers wishes she were known only for being a great actress, and not for the (untrue) rumors that have followed her since middle school. Landing the lead in her school’s play changes everything: Rebecca casts off her old reputation; grows close with her four rowdy cast-mates to form the “Essential Five”; and gets to kiss the extremely handsome Charlie Lamb onstage. Even Mr. McFadden, the play’s critical director, can find no fault with Rebecca.
Though the Essential Five vow never to date each other, Rebecca can’t help her feelings for Charlie. But the on- and off-stage theatrics of the cast are eclipsed by a life-altering accusation that threatens to destroy everything . . . even if some of it is just make-believe.
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
There's more drama offstage than onstage for high-school thespian Rebecca Rivers in this sharp-witted debut novel, which traces several crises in her junior year. First, there is the issue of Rebecca breaking her pact with her small circle of actor friends by becoming romantically involved with a boy within the group; then Rebecca's estranged older sister, Mary, suddenly returns home to announce her engagement to a professional golfer. But most traumatic of all are the false rumors being spread around school that could destroy both Rebecca and the entire drama department. Balancing masterful comedic timing with a thoughtful presentation of controversial topics, first-time novelist Adrian's writing brims with authenticity and compassion. Highly visual scenarios, such as Rebecca's parents' awkward reunion with their rebellious-daughter-turned-mainstream-fianc e, are priceless ("Mom was pretty desperate to meet the fianc , whereas Dad was content to watch old recordings of Jeffrey's most crucial golf moments"), and the messages about peer, teacher, and family relationships are evergreen. Readers will easily relate to Rebecca, who combats many obstacles without losing her passion for the stage. Ages 14 up.
