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Finding Audrey by Sophie Kinsella Published by Delacorte Books for Young Readers on June 9th 2015
Genres: Young Adult, Contemporary, Romance, Realistic
Pages: 286
Format: Hardcover
Source: Purchased, Uppercase Box
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Now available in paperback is the New York Times bestselling debut YA novel Finding Audrey (Ember /on sale May 3, 2016 /$9.99) from internationally bestselling author Sophie Kinsella. Kinsella, the author of such favorites as the Shopaholic series, Can You Keep a Secret?, Wedding Night, and Remember Me?, introduced readers to 14-year- old Audrey Turner, a teen in the throes of a severe social anxiety disorder after a bullying incident at school, and following her journey to rediscovering herself and her happiness. Receiving much critical acclaim from reviewers and fans, the book was hailed as “heartfelt,” “engaging,” and “relatable.”
Audrey spends most of her days hiding behind her dark sunglasses and in the safety of her own home, surrounded by her lovable but chaotic family. Interaction with non–family members has been almost impossible to master since the incident at school. But then one day Linus arrives at her house. A friend of her brother’s, Linus makes an instant connection with Audrey and starts to chip away at her exterior, exposing the girl underneath—the girl Audrey herself has been searching for. What results is a tender love story that begins as a friendship and continues in the local Starbucks, where Audrey begins to heal the wounds that have threatened to hold her captive.
Filled with poignancy and laugh-out- loud moments, Finding Audrey gives readers a character they can relate to and a family to embrace. Kinsella’s story tackles serious topics with humor and heart and creates the next YA couple to root for in Audrey and Linus.
*via the press release courtesy of Penguin Random House*
My Thoughts
I really enjoyed this book! I felt like I was really able to connect with Audrey considering I have my own anxiety and depression issues. Sure, they never got as bad as Audrey’s but I felt like I was still able to connect with Audrey and I really loved her! She not only has these mental health issues, but she’s also funny. Her family is funny. A little dysfunctional, but hey, whose family isn’t dysfunctional nowadays? 🙂
This book is refreshing because Audrey doesn’t go through the normal day. She doesn’t go to school so she doesn’t have to face the normal trials and tribulations that a normal high school student would face, i.e.: bullying or petty high school drama. Instead she has to face her inner demons and she has to learn to find herself again. She has to learn to heal. And that’s what this book is about and that’s why I loved it so much. Don’t get me wrong, I still love reading about drama, but it is also refreshing to be reading Audrey’s story.
I really liked that Audrey is put on this task to make eye-contact with people through a camera lens. I really enjoyed how she documents her life that way. Kudos to Dr. Sarah (Audrey’s therapist). I also really loved the other characters within this novel as well. Specifically, Linus and Felix. Linus and Audrey’s relationship was pitch perfect. I loved that they got to know each other and that their relationship grew slowly. Because that makes it a lot more realistic. And I loved Felix because he is Audrey’s 4 year old little brother and he just made me laugh all the time!
I think that Sophie Kinsella nailed it straight on the head for her debut YA novel! I’m excited to see more YA from her in the future. But I will also be taking a look into her Adult fiction as well! I think that if you’re in the mood for a refreshing read and don’t mind reading about Mental Health issues, then you should give this book a try!
About the Author
Sophie Kinsella is the author of the bestselling Shopaholic series and the novels Can You Keep a Secret?, The Undomestic Goddess, Remember Me?, Twenties Girl, I’ve Got Your Number, and Wedding Night. Confessions of a Shopaholic was turned into a Hollywood movie. She lives in England.
Giveaway
1 PB copy of FINDING AUDREY (US Only)
*must be 13 years or older*
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Sophia Kinsella – Shopaholic series + several others. Need I say more?
Sounds like a great story with great characters and one I’d immensely enjoy! I think many of us could relate to Audrey in different ways whether it be the mental illness or her humour which makes readers want to read about her because they can identify with it and sympathise with her situation. The romance sounds adorable and the story, while emotional, sounds very intriguing!
Incan see my self enjoying this book. We can all probably see a little of our self in Audrey. Sounds like it’ll be a great read
This book sounds amazing! I can definitely see myself identifying with Audrey and her mental illness (even if mine most likely isn’t as extreme as hers) and I love that it’s not the only thing that people can identify her with (as you mentioned she is funny). I’m really interested in reading about Audrey’s struggles and her day-to-day life as it’s not the norm with most of these YA contemporaries. Great review!
I read an ARC of Finding Audrey last year and loved it. Linus was just so sweet that he made my book boyfriend list. Kinsella couldn’t have written Audrey any more authentic than she did. I passed the ARC on to one of my students…would love to win a copy to add to our library.
I love Sophie Kinsella’s books, would really like to read this one too.
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