{"product_id":"bad-romance-9781250158772","title":"Bad Romance","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA heart-wrenching novel about a sixteen-year-old girl trapped in an abusive relationship--and the path she takes to freedom and happiness, from award-winning author Heather Demetrios.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"\u003cb\u003eLike \u003ci\u003eSpeak\u003c\/i\u003e, it is one of those rare books that can have a real, lasting impact on readers, and can start important conversations.\u003c\/b\u003e\" --Adi Alsaid, author of \u003ci\u003eLet's Get Lost \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eNever Always Sometimes\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGrace wants out. Out of her house, where her stepfather wields fear like a weapon and her mother makes her scrub imaginary dirt off the floors. Out of her California town, too small to contain her big city dreams. Out of her life, and into the role of Parisian artist, New York director--anything but scared and alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEnter Gavin: charming, talented, adored. Controlling. Dangerous. When Grace and Gavin fall in love, Grace is sure it's too good to be true. She has no idea their relationship will become a prison she's unable to escape. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA deeply affecting and unflinchingly honest portrayal of a destructive relationship, \u003ci\u003eBad Romance \u003c\/i\u003eis a young adult novel about spiraling into darkness--and emerging into the light again.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAlso by Heather Demetrios: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eI'll Meet You There\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eSomething Real\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eBad Romance\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Like \u003ci\u003eSpeak\u003c\/i\u003e, it is one of those rare books that can have a real, lasting impact on readers, and can start important conversations.\" --Adi Alsaid, author of \u003ci\u003eLet's Get Lost \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eNever Always Sometimes\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"A raw, honest, unrelenting novel. Demetrios writes with heartbreaking clarity about the way first love can turn from safe to dangerous, from beautiful to ugly. Brave, bold, and deeply felt.\" --Corey Ann Haydu, author of \u003ci\u003eOCD Love Story \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eThe Careful Undressing of Love\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\" A]n intense reflection on abusive relationships.\" --\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"A realistic, worthwhile look at dating violence.\" --\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Through Grace's lively, engaging voice, readers gain a vivid picture of the way a smart, self-assured girl can fall into an abusive relationship . . . . Demetrios' well-drawn characters are tremendously appealing, and Grace's discovery of the power of her own strength will make readers cheer.\" --Booklist\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Square Fish\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 06\/12\/2018\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781250158772\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 384\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.60lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.20h x 5.40w x 1.10d","brand":"Heather Demetrios","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":36648644640924,"sku":"9781250158772","price":22.94,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/products\/img_308b9edf-9731-4995-b908-575a38129429.jpg?v=1603870624","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/bad-romance-9781250158772","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}