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This Is Not the Jess Show

By Anna Carey
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In This Is Not the Jess Show by Anna Carey, Jess Flynn navigates typical teenage challenges in what appears to be the idyllic town of Swickley in the early 90s. However, when strange events unfold, Jess begins to question her reality, unravelling a web of secrets that blur the lines between real life and an elaborate fabrication. This compelling young adult novel explores themes of identity, reality, and the quest for truth.
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You might enjoy this book if you're intrigued by the blend of reality and fiction, particularly if you appreciate a story with a twist on the concept of reality TV. This tale is perfect for fans of young adult fiction that combines coming-of-age themes with an unexpected, thrilling narrative set in a nostalgic 1990s backdrop.

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A fast-paced, mind-bending YA thriller packed with 90s pop culture references and perfect for fans of Black Mirror, This Is Not the Jess Show will keep readers guessing until the very end.

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"A fantastically smart, funny, and thoughtful thriller." — Nicola Yoon, #1 New York Times best-selling author of Everything, Everything and The Sun Is Also a Star

The year is 1998 — Titanic has just won six Oscars, boy bands are dominating MTV's airwaves, and like any other teenager, Jess Flynn is just trying to survive high school. Between a crush on her childhood best friend, overprotective parents, and her sister's worsening health, the only constant is her hometown of Swickley, which feels smaller by the day.

Jess is resigned to her small-town life until the day she discovers a mysterious device with an apple logo, causing her to question everything and everyone she's ever known. As more cracks appear in Jess's world, she faces a choice — can she live the rest of her life knowing it's a lie, or should she risk everything for the truth?

A fast-paced, mind-bending YA thriller packed with '90s pop culture references and perfect for fans of Riverdale, This Is Not the Jess Show will keep readers guessing until the very end.

Now in paperback, with an excerpt from the explosive and thrilling conclusion, This Is Not the Real World!

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This Is Not the Jess Show by Anna Carey is praised for its clever and humorous approach, blending thought-provoking themes with an engaging plot. Reviewers commend its exploration of how technology affects personal connections, making it both an enjoyable and insightful read.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781683692652

Publisher: Quirk Books

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 February 2022

Country: United States

Imprint: Quirk Books

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 135.0mm

Height: 203.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 304

Collections

Anna Carey Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Fiction Penguin Books Young Adult

About the Author

Anna Carey is the author of Blackbird, Deadfall, and the Eve trilogy. She lives in Los Angeles.

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