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Excuse Me While I Ugly Cry

The hilarious and heartfelt YA romcom
By Joya Goffney
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Excuse Me While I Ugly Cry by Joya Goffney is a delightful young adult novel about Quinn, a high school student whose secret journal gets stolen, leading to a series of blackmail notes demanding she face her fears. As she embarks on a journey to reclaim her notebook and tackle her anxieties, Quinn discovers more about herself, her friendships, and potential romance. This heartfelt story explores themes of vulnerability, self-discovery, and bravery.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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You might enjoy this engaging young adult novel if you love stories about self-discovery, dealing with vulnerabilities, and the complexities of friendships and love. The protagonist's journey of facing her fears and embracing authenticity, all while navigating high school drama and romance, offers both heartwarming and relatable moments.

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Excuse Me While I Ugly Cry

A passionate, hilarious and heartfelt YA romcom debut full of juicy secrets and leap-off-the-page chemistry about how we choose to live our lives and what it means to live your truth. For fans of To All the Boys I've Loved Before and The Sun is Also a Star.

A passionate, hilarious and heartfelt YA romcom debut full of juicy secrets and leap-off-the-page chemistry about how we choose to live our lives and what it means to live your truth. For fans of To All the Boys I've Loved Before and The Sun is Also a Star.

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Excuse Me While I Ugly Cry follows Quinn, who keeps lists of everything—from the days she's ugly cried, to "Things That I Would Never Admit Out Loud," to all the boys she'd like to kiss. Her lists are her sanctuary, allowing her to translate fears and embarrassing truths onto paper, preventing her from having to confront them in real life. That is, until her journal goes missing.

An anonymous account exposes one of her lists on Instagram for the entire school to see, blackmailing her to face seven of her greatest fears or risk her entire journal being made public. Now, Quinn finds herself unsure of who to trust. In desperation, she teams up with Carter Bennett—the last known person to have her journal and someone Quinn despises—in a frantic attempt to track down the blackmailer.

Together, they embark on a journey through everything Quinn has been too afraid to face. Along the way, Quinn discovers the courage to be honest, to live for the moment, and ultimately to fall in love.

This is a razor-sharp, passionate, and addictive YA romcom that readers are sure to love.

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Excuse Me While I Ugly Cry by Joya Goffney is praised for its engaging storyline featuring a relatable protagonist who is on a journey of self-discovery. The book is complemented by a strong, empowering best friend and a complex romantic interest, creating a compelling dynamic that resonates with readers. Its fast pace and dramatic elements keep the audience engrossed, making it a difficult book to put down.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781471410116

Publisher: Hot Key Books

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 04 May 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Hot Key Books

Audience: Teenage

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 22.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 270g

Pages: 368

Collections

Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Fiction Joya Goffney Young Adult

About the Author

Joya Goffney grew up in New Waverly, a small town in East Texas. In high school, she challenged herself with to-do lists full of risk-taking items like 'hug a random boy' and 'eat a cricket,' which inspired her debut novel, Excuse Me While I Ugly Cry. With a passion for Black social psychology, she moved out of the countryside to attend the University of Texas in Austin, where she still resides.

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