The Inside of Out Goodreads
Author: Jenn Marie Thorne
Also by this author: The Inside of Out
Publisher: Dial Books
Publication date: July 12th 2016
Meg Cabot meets Glee in this breezy, hilarious, deceptively smart YA about privilege,pretense, and realizing that every story needs a hero. Sometimes it's just not you.
When her best friend Hannah comes out the day before junior year, Daisy is so ready to let her ally flag fly that even a second, way more blindsiding confession can't derail her smiling determination to fight for gay rights. Before you can spell LGBTQIA, Daisy's leading the charge to end their school’s antiquated ban on same-sex dates at dances—starting with homecoming. And if people assume Daisy herself is gay? Meh, so what. It's all for the cause. What Daisy doesn't expect is for "the cause” to blow up—starting with Adam, the cute college journalist whose interview with Daisy for his university paper goes viral, catching fire in the national media. #Holy #cats. With the story spinning out of control, protesters gathering, Hannah left in the dust of Daisy’s good intentions, and Daisy's mad attraction to Adam feeling like an inconvenient truth, Daisy finds herself caught between her bold plans, her bad decisions, and her big fat mouth.
I first read Jenn Marie Thorne’s excellent debut, The Wrong Side of Right, in August, and it’s one of the best YA books I’ve read that deals with politics (I haven’t reviewed it yet – will get to it, promise!). Jenn’s writing is quietly impactful and insightful – I feel like The Wrong Side of Right is one of those books that flew under the radar a bit and shouldn’t have.
So I’m really excited to see a companion, of sorts, set in the same world as Jenn’s first novel, and dealing with some of the same media pressures, but also dealing with co-opting people’s causes your own. It’s a unique spin on privilege, and it’s one that I haven’t seen done yet in YA.
Add to that that awesome cover with the rainbow colours and a cute sounding romance…this is definitely a contemp I am waiting for.
Is The Inside of Out on your TBR? What are you waiting for this week? Let me know and I’ll stop by!
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“Waiting On Wednesday” is a weekly meme hosted by Breaking the Spine that spotlights upcoming releases that book bloggers are eagerly anticipating.
This sounds really good!!
Sounds good. I don’t think I’ve read one done this way yet. It’s certainly a good topic. Thanks for sharing!
Does it count that I *bought* The Wrong Side of Right but haven’t read it yet? I really need to. This book sounds great, too. I’m adding it to my TBR.
Yes!! I almost went with this one this week too. I think it sounds fantastic!! I really enjoyed the Right Side of Wrong too. Great pick!! 🙂
Haha oops, I meant The Wrong Side of Right. It’s so early… LOL
Nice pick! I think I’ll be adding this to my list as well. Thanks for sharing!
Seems like a great read with a wonderful subject matter. I’m new to this author but I’m intrigued by this book. Great pick 🙂
Happy Wednesday!
Shane @ Itching for Books
This sounds really cute!! Also, the colors and design on your blog is very pretty. 🙂
Thanks so much! =)
You’re welcome. 🙂
LOVED Jenn’s debut, and I’m so excited for her next book! 😀
I’ve never heard of The Wrong Side of Right but I will certainly be looking out for your review! In any case, I absolutely LOVE the cover for this one^^ those colours are to die for ♥♥ Thanks for sharing and happy hump day! xx
I loved The Wrong Side of Right too! I hadn’t heard of this one yet, but I’ll definitely be adding it to my TBR. Thanks for sharing!
Joana @ The Boundless Booklist
Great pick! I really need to read The Wrong Side of Right! I’ve heard some good things about it and it’s on my list. The Inside of Out sounds really good too and I love the cover! Adding this one to my list as well.
Traci @ The Reading Geek