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You Know Me Well is a young adult novel by Nina LaCour and David Levithan that centres around the unexpected friendship between two teens, Mark and Kate, during San Francisco's Pride Week. As they navigate their own personal challenges with love and identity, their paths intersect in meaningful ways that lead to self-discovery and understanding. The story beautifully captures the complexity of relationships and the transformative power of genuine connection.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy tales of unexpected friendship, emotional journeys, and the complexities of teenage life. Set during Pride Week in San Francisco, it captures the whirlwind connection between two classmates who explore self-discovery, love, and acceptance. Perfect for readers who appreciate diverse perspectives and heartfelt narratives in their young adult fiction.

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Who knows you well? Your best friend? Your boyfriend or girlfriend? A stranger you meet on a crazy night? No one, really?

Mark and Kate sit next to each other every day, but their paths outside of class never cross—until one night Kate spots Mark out in the city, miles away from home. Kate is lost, having just run away from a chance to meet the girl she has been in love with from afar. Mark is in love with his best friend, Ryan, who may or may not feel the same way.

Little do they know then how important they will become to each other—and how, in a very short time, they will know each other better than any of the people who are supposed to know them well.

You Know Me Well explores the unexpected bonds that form between two people, shaping their lives in significant ways.

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This co-authored young adult novel is praised for its exploration of change and friendship, with the alternating chapters capturing the excitement and challenges of self-discovery and love. Reviewers highlight the complex, heartfelt relationships, celebrating the authors' ability to portray emotions with sophistication and authenticity. The book is noted for promoting self-acceptance and understanding that love transcends boundaries, appealing to both young and older readers.

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ISBN: 9781925355529

Publisher: Text Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 13 June 2016

Country: Australia

Imprint: The Text Publishing Company

Audience: Teenage

DIMENSIONS

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 256

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