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Fresh by Margot Wood is a vibrant and witty coming-of-age story centered around a girl named Elliott McHugh as she ventures into her first year of university. Packed with candid humour and contemporary challenges, Elliott embraces the chaos of college life, exploring new friendships, love interests, and her own identity. The book captures the essence of youthful exploration and the trials and triumphs of forging one's path.
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You might enjoy this book if you appreciate a coming-of-age story filled with humour, self-discovery, and the challenges of navigating university life. It's perfect for those seeking a relatable, witty protagonist and a fresh take on modern adolescence and friendships.

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Elliot McHugh enters her first year of college not knowing what to expect but after parties, new friends, and tough tests she begins to learn a lot about herself and what is important.

Now in paperback, a hilarious and vulnerable coming-of-age story about the thrilling new experiences—and missteps—of a girl’s freshman year of college

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Some students enter their freshman year of college knowing exactly what they want to do with their lives. Elliot McHugh is not one of those people. But picking a major is the last thing on Elliot’s mind when she’s too busy experiencing all that college has to offer—from dancing all night at off-campus parties, to testing her RA Rose’s patience, to making new friends, to having the best sex one can have on a twin-sized dorm room bed.

But she may not be ready for the fallout when reality hits. When the sex she’s having isn’t that great. When finals creep up and smack her right in the face. Or when her roommate’s boyfriend turns out to be the biggest a-hole.

Elliot may make epic mistakes, but if she’s honest with herself (and with you, dear reader), she may just find the person she wants to be. And maybe even fall in love in the process… Well, maybe.

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Fresh by Margot Wood is widely praised for its humour, charm, and a modern twist on a classic coming-of-age story. Reviewers highlight its sex-positive and irreverent tone, vibrant characters, and the relatable, messy journey of its protagonist, Elliot McHugh. It's described as a delightful and engaging exploration of the transition from high school to college, with strong character development and important discussions on consent and sexual discovery.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781419748141

Publisher: Abrams

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 22 June 2023

Country: United States

Imprint: Amulet Paperbacks

Audience: Teenage

DIMENSIONS

Width: 140.0mm

Height: 210.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 352

About the Author

Margot Wood is the founder of Epic Reads and has worked in marketing for more than a decade at publishing houses both big and small. She is a graduate of Emerson College and once appeared as an extra in the Love, Simon movie. Born and raised in Cincinnati, Wood now lives in Portland, Oregon.

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