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It Sounded Better In My Head

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It Sounded Better In My Head by Nina Kenwood is a young adult novel that explores the transition from high school to adulthood. It follows the protagonist, Natalie, as her world is shaken by her parents' divorce and the unexpected dynamics of friendship and romance. Amidst the chaos, Natalie discovers more about herself and navigates the complexities of growing up.
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You might enjoy this book if you're drawn to stories about the awkwardness of adolescence, unexpected romance, and the transition to adulthood. The author's insightful portrayal of teenage life, complete with relatable and endearing characters, offers a heartfelt exploration of friendship, self-discovery, and the unpredictability of growing up.

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It Sounded Better In My Head

From a debut Melbourne writer comes the big-hearted romantic comedy of the year, an addictive and joyful celebration of the awkward teen in all of us. The winner of the 2018 Text Prize, with rights already sold in six territories.

From a debut Melbourne writer comes the big-hearted romantic comedy of the year, an addictive and joyful celebration of the awkward teen in all of us. The winner of the 2018 Text Prize, with rights already sold in six territories.

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When her parents announce their impending separation, Natalie can’t understand why no one is fighting or at least mildly upset. And now that Zach and Lucy, her two best friends, have fallen in love, she’s feeling slightly miffed and decidedly awkward.

Where does she fit in now? And what has happened to the version of her life that played out like a TV show—with just the right amount of banter, pining and meaningful looks?

Nothing is going according to plan.

But then an unexpected romance comes along and shakes things up even further.

It Sounded Better in My Head is a tender, funny and joyful novel about longing, confusion, feeling left out and finding out what really matters.

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It Sounded Better in My Head by Nina Kenwood is praised for its authentic portrayal of teenage angst and coming-of-age experiences. Reviewers celebrate its humour, lovable characters, and realistic depiction of self-doubt and awkwardness. Readers find it a heartwarming and relatable exploration of first love and the turbulence of adolescence, drawing comparisons to the work of Judy Blume and Sally Rooney. The novel is noted for its witty dialogue and insightful narrative, making it a delightful read for both teenagers and adults.

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ISBN: 9781925773910

Publisher: Text Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 06 August 2019

Country: Australia

Imprint: The Text Publishing Company

Audience: Teenage

DIMENSIONS

Width: 135.0mm

Height: 216.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 288

About the Author

Nina Kenwood is an award-winning author living in Melbourne. Her debut YA novel It Sounded Better in My Head won the Text Prize and was a finalist for the American Library Association’s William C. Morris Award, as well as being shortlisted for the NSW Premier’s Literary Awards, Queensland Literary Awards, Russell Prize for Humour Writing, Indie Book Awards and Australian Book Industry Awards. It Sounded Better in My Head has been published in six languages and optioned to be adapted for the screen. Her second novel, Unnecessary Drama, will be published in October 2022.

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