We Could Be Something

Name: We Could Be Something
Brand: Allen & Unwin
SKU: 9781761180170
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By Will Kostakis

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We Could Be Something by Will Kostakis is a poignant coming-of-age story that follows two young men embarking on journeys of self-discovery and personal growth. It artfully navigates themes of family, love, and identity as they navigate the complexities of teenage life, weaving together moments of humour and heart. Both characters explore what it truly means to be connected to the people and places around them.
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You might enjoy this book if you are drawn to heartfelt stories about identity and self-discovery. Set in the vibrant backdrop of Sydney, it explores themes of love, friendship, and the struggles of growing up, making it a compelling read for anyone interested in young adult fiction that blends humour and emotion.

We Could Be Something

A wonderful emotional rollercoaster of a novel about two young men, each on a journey of discovery. It's part coming-out story, part falling-in-love story, part relationship breakdown story, part extended Greek family story. It's warm and funny, a little bit heartbreaking, and completely satisfying.

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WINNER: 2024 Prime Minister's Literary Awards, Young Adult Literature

NOTABLE BOOK: 2024 CBCA Book of the Year, Older Readers

SHORTLISTED: 2024 Victorian Premier's Literary Awards, Prize for Young Adult Writing

SHORTLISTED: 2024 NSW Premier's Literary Awards, Ethel Turner Prize for Young People's Literature

SHORTLISTED: 2024 Queensland Literary Awards, Young Adult Book Award

The enormous heart of We Could Be Something beats with a rare, thrilling authenticity. Every funny, smart, tough word of it rings true. I loved this book.' - Patrick Ness, bestselling author of A Monster Calls and the Chaos Walking series

Part coming-out story.

Part falling-in-love story.

Part falling-apart story.

Harvey's dads are splitting up. It's been on the cards for a while, but it's still sudden. Woken-by-his-father-to-catch-a-red-eye sudden. Now he's restarting his life in a new city, living above a cafe with the extended Greek family he barely knows.

Sotiris is a rising star. At seventeen, he's already achieved his dream of publishing a novel. When his career falters, a cute, wise-cracking bookseller named Jem upends his world.

Harvey and Sotiris's stories converge on the same street in Darlinghurst, in this beautifully heartfelt novel about how our dreams shape us, and what they cost us.

Vivid and exquisitely written... Kostakis weaves a sparkling tale of hardship, heartbreak, identity and the universal struggle of finding your footing in the world.' - Books & Publishing

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We Could Be Something is highlighted for its realistic portrayal of adolescent struggles with romance and the transition to adulthood. It's been recognised with several award nominations and acclaimed for its depth, heart, and exploration of complex teen emotions. Will Kostakis's storytelling is celebrated for its nuance and compelling narrative, making it a significant read for young adults.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781761180170

Publisher: Allen & Unwin

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 02 May 2023

Country: Australia

Imprint: A&U Children

Audience: Teenage

DIMENSIONS

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 315g

Pages: 416

Collections

Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Fiction LGBTQ+ LGBTQ+ Romance Will Kostakis Young Adult

About the Author

Will Kostakis is an award-winning author for young adults. His first novel, Loathing Lola, was published when he was just nineteen. It sold a whopping ten copies including the seven he bought himself. After a brief break to dabble in celebrity journalism and reconstruct his shattered dream, he returned with The First Third, which sold more than ten copies (possibly fifteen). It won the 2014 Gold Inky Award and was shortlisted for the CBCA and the Prime Minister's Literary Awards, among others. The Sidekicks was his third novel for young adults, and his US debut. It won the IBBY Australia Ena Noel Award. Will has also contributed to numerous anthologies, including the ABIA Award-winning Begin, End, Begin: A #LoveOzYA Anthology. He was awarded the 2020 Maurice Saxby Award by the School Library Association of New South Wales for service to children's and young adult literature and is an ambassador for the NSW Premier's Reading Challenge.

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