We Used to Be Friends

Name: We Used to Be Friends
Brand: Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd
SKU: 9781419766589
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By Amy Spalding

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Summary

We Used to Be Friends by Amy Spalding explores the complexities of friendship through the perspectives of James and Kat. The story is an emotional journey detailing the rise and fall of their once-close bond during their senior year. This dual narrative delves into themes of personal growth, change, and the bittersweet nature of friendships.
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Format: Paperback / softback

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You might enjoy this book if you're drawn to stories that explore the complexity of friendship and the challenges of growing up. It offers a dual narrative that delves into the past and present, highlighting how two friends navigate the shifting dynamics of their relationship. This book may particularly appeal to those who appreciate emotional, character-driven plots that reflect the realities of change and growth during adolescence.

We Used to Be Friends

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This funny, honest, and realistic novel explores the most traumatic breakup many people ever go through—that of the friendship between childhood besties.

In dual timelines, James (a girl with a boy’s name) prepares to head off to college as she reflects on the past year and the dissolution of her relationship with Kat. In alternating chapters, Kat is newly in love with her first girlfriend and feels like her future is wide open.

Over the course of senior year, Kat wants nothing more than James to continue to be her steady rock through multiple dramas, while James worries that everything she believes about love and her future is a lie when her high-school-sweetheart parents announce they’re getting a divorce.

In their last year as friends, Kat and James grow apart while growing up. Filled with bittersweet emotions and plenty of romance, We Used to Be Friends will make you laugh and cry.

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We Used to Be Friends by Amy Spalding is praised for its authentic portrayal of the complexities and heartache in friendships. Critics highlight its balance of bittersweet authenticity and humorous elements, applauding the dual narrative structure that adds depth. The book is noted for its exploration of themes like the desire for perfection, communication gaps, and the emotional turbulence of losing a friend, resonating with readers who have experienced similar relational challenges.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781419766589

Publisher: Abrams

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 27 April 2023

Country: United States

Imprint: Amulet Paperbacks

Audience: Teenage

DIMENSIONS

Width: 140.0mm

Height: 210.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 384

Collections

Amy Spalding Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Fiction LGBTQ+ Young Adult

About the Author

Amy Spalding is the author of several novels for teens, including Kissing Ted Callahan (and Other Guys) and The Summer of Jordi Perez (and the Best Burger in Los Angeles), which earned a starred review from Kirkus. She lives in Los Angeles.

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