You in Five Acts

Name: You in Five Acts
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9781101998946
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By Una LaMarche

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You in Five Acts by Una LaMarche unfolds over five acts, each focusing on a different character preparing for a life-changing performance at a prestigious performing arts school. As they navigate friendships, romance, and their dreams for the future, they face unexpected challenges that test their bonds and ambitions. Set against the vibrant backdrop of New York City, the story captures the intensity and passion of youth on the brink of adulthood.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy stories that delve into friendship, ambition, and heartbreak within the backdrop of a performing arts school in New York City. With each act revealing a different perspective, you'll find yourself immersed in the intertwined lives of five aspiring students as they navigate the pressures of pursuing their dreams.

Joy, Diego, Liv, Ethan, and Dave hold onto their dreams of stardom as their time of training--and friendship--at a prestigious New York City performing arts school runs out.

The latest contemporary novel from Una LaMarche, acclaimed author of Five Summers, Like No Other, and Don't Fail Me Now. In the high-pressure months leading up to the performance that will determine their futures, a group of friends at a performing arts school look back on when an unexpected event upended everything.

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The latest contemporary novel from Una LaMarche, acclaimed author of Five Summers, Like No Other, and Don't Fail Me Now. In the high-pressure months leading up to the performance that will determine their futures, a group of friends at a performing arts school look back on when an unexpected event upended everything.

It's always been you-you know that, right?

At a prestigious New York City performing arts school, five friends connect over one dream of stardom. But for Joy, Diego, Liv, Ethan, and Dave, that dream falters under the pressure of second-semester, senior year. Ambitions shift and change, new emotions rush to the surface, and a sense of urgency pulses between them— their time together is running out.

Diego hopes to get out of the friend zone. Liv wants to escape, losing herself in fantasies of the new guy. Ethan conspires to turn his muse into his girlfriend. Dave pines for the drama queen. And if Joy doesn't open her eyes, she could lose the love that's been in front of her all along.

An epic ensemble piece in the vein of Fame and Let's Get Lost, You in Five Acts is a eulogy for a friendship—the heartbreaks, the betrayals, the inside jokes, the remember-whens. And the tragedy that changed everything.

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You in Five Acts by Una LaMarche receives praise for its socially conscious narrative and vivid portrayal of New York City's street scenes. Readers appreciate the depiction of friendships and dedication to art as both a salvation and a burden. The diverse cast of characters is well-developed, and the narrative structure, divided into five acts, effectively builds suspense while maintaining humour and romance. The distinct voices of the protagonists ensure a fast-paced and engaging read, culminating in a poignant conclusion.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781101998946

Publisher: Razorbill

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 10 October 2017

Country: United States

Imprint: Razorbill

Audience: Teenage

DIMENSIONS

Width: 140.0mm

Height: 210.0mm

Weight: 250g

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Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Fiction Penguin Books Una LaMarche Young Adult

About the Author

Una LaMarche is a writer and journalist whose work has appeared regularly in the New York Observer and on the Huffington Post. She is the author of Five Summers, Like No Other, Don't Fail Me Now, and Unabrow, a collection of humorous essays based on some of her more questionable life choices. Una lives in Brooklyn with her husband and son. Find out more at unalamarche.com or follow her on Twitter @sassycurmudgeon

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