A sense of humor is the ability to understand a joke --- and that the joke is oneself.
Attribution
Clifton Fadiman
Reviewer (text)
Brianna Robinson
Emery Lord is my new favorite author. Why? Because she understands the girl experience so well --- I think even better than I think I did when I was 16. Her books are like crawling onto the couch with your best friends, pints of your favorite ice cream in your laps while you laugh through tears over your favorite movie. Seriously. Her words are packed with so much gravitas that you can’t help but be amazed that you’re actually enjoying yourself while reading about weighty topics. OPEN ROAD SUMMER, her first novel, dealt with abuse and loss, among other things. Read More
Teaser
It’s been a year since it happened --- when Paige Hancock’s first boyfriend died in an accident. After shutting out the world for two years, Paige is finally ready for a second chance at high school...and she has a plan. First: Get her old crush, Ryan Chase, to date her --- the perfect way to convince everyone she’s back to normal. Next: Join a club --- simple, it’s high school after all. But when Ryan’s sweet, nerdy cousin, Max, moves to town and recruits Paige for the Quiz Bowl team (of all things!) her perfect plan is thrown for a serious loop. Will Paige be able to face her fears and finally open herself up to the life she was meant to live?
Promo
It’s been a year since it happened --- when Paige Hancock’s first boyfriend died in an accident. After shutting out the world for two years, Paige is finally ready for a second chance at high school...and she has a plan. First: Get her old crush, Ryan Chase, to date her --- the perfect way to convince everyone she’s back to normal. Next: Join a club --- simple, it’s high school after all. But when Ryan’s sweet, nerdy cousin, Max, moves to town and recruits Paige for the Quiz Bowl team (of all things!) her perfect plan is thrown for a serious loop. Will Paige be able to face her fears and finally open herself up to the life she was meant to live?
About the Book
Brimming with heartfelt relationships and authentic high-school dynamics The Start of Me and You proves that it’s never too late for second chances.
It’s been a year since it happened --- when Paige Hancock’s first boyfriend died in an accident. After shutting out the world for two years, Paige is finally ready for a second chance at high school...and she has a plan. First: Get her old crush, Ryan Chase, to date her --- the perfect way to convince everyone she’s back to normal. Next: Join a club --- simple, it’s high school after all. But when Ryan’s sweet, nerdy cousin, Max, moves to town and recruits Paige for the Quiz Bowl team (of all things!) her perfect plan is thrown for a serious loop. Will Paige be able to face her fears and finally open herself up to the life she was meant to live?
—Blogcritics (Editors' Choice)
—Library Journal (starred review)
