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All the Rage by Courtney Summers

All the Rage

by Courtney Summers

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  • Apr 2015, 336 pages
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The sheriff's son, Kellan Turner, is not the golden boy everyone thinks he is, and Romy Grey knows that for a fact. Because no one wants to believe a girl from the wrong side of town, the truth about him has cost her everything - friends, family, and her community. Branded a liar and bullied relentlessly by a group of kids she used to hang out with, Romy's only refuge is the diner where she works outside of town. No one knows her name or her past there; she can finally be anonymous.

But when a girl with ties to both Romy and Kellan goes missing after a party, and news of him assaulting another girl in a town close by gets out, Romy must decide whether she wants to fight or carry the burden of knowing more girls could get hurt if she doesn't speak up. Nobody believed her the first time - and they certainly won't now - but the cost of her silence might be more than she can bear.

With a shocking conclusion and writing that will absolutely knock you out, Courtney Summers' new novel All the Rage examines the shame and silence inflicted upon young women in a culture that refuses to protect them.

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"Starred Review. The small, close-knit town of Grebe is a seething cauldron of grudges and loyalties, and each character is not only carefully drawn, but deeply rooted in generations of history. Unflinching and powerful." - Kirkus

"Starred Review. Through its resolution is neither tidy nor simple, Romy's powerful story creates a space for change. Ages 14–up." - Publishers Weekly

"Romy's breathy internal monologue is filled with bitter indignation, and while the narrative style may require some patience, older teens who like gritty realism will find plenty to ponder." - Booklist

"Rape culture, class prejudice, and bullying are all handled sensitively and powerfully in this novel… Readers will definitely be compelled to find out whether Romy breaks free from her demons or implodes from the pressure." - Voya Magazine

"With a plot that will leave you breathless and characters that will sink into your heart and stay there, it is Summers' ability to take on a painful subject with both nuance and stinging clarity that is the devastating genius of this narrative." - Adele Griffin, author of The Unfinished Life of Addison Stone

"There are good books. There are great books. And then there are books like All The Rage, which take a piece of your heart and won't let go." - Elizabeth Scott, author of Living Dead Girl

"Powerful and heartbreaking - Romy and her story will stay with you long after you've turned the last page." - Kody Keplinger, author of The DUFF (Designated Ugly Fat Friend)

"Smart, brutal, heartbreaking - Courtney Summers is at her unflinching best." - Brenna Yovanoff, New York Times Bestselling author of The Replacement and Fiendish

"All The Rage is a visceral indictment of rape culture and its far-reaching consequences and Romy is an incredibly strong and compelling character. Her story should be shared with both our daughters and our sons." - Rachel Vincent, New York Times bestselling author of The Unbound series and The Stars Never Rise

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Courtney Summers Author Biography

Courtney Summers is the bestselling and critically acclaimed author of several novels for young adults, including Cracked Up to Be, All the Rage and Sadie. Her work has been released to multiple starred reviews, received numerous awards and honors--including the Edgar Award, John Spray Mystery Award, Cybils Award, Odyssey Award, and International Thriller Award--and has been recognized by many library 'Best Of' and Readers' Choice lists. She lives and writes in Canada.

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