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Loveless

Tiktok Made Me Buy it! the Teen Bestseller and Winner of the Ya Book Prize 2021, from the Creator of Netflix Series Heartstopper

Alice Oseman author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:HarperCollins Publishers

Published:9th Jul '20

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In Loveless, Georgia navigates her university life, grappling with her identity and questioning her understanding of love and friendship.

In Loveless, Georgia has never experienced love or even a crush, which leaves her feeling out of place in a world where romance seems to be the norm. As she embarks on her university journey with her close friends, Pip and Jason, she hopes to find her own version of love. With the support of her outgoing roommate and her involvement in the Shakespeare Society, she believes that her teenage dream is within reach. However, things take an unexpected turn as her attempts at romance lead to a series of humorous mishaps among her friends.

As Georgia navigates this new chapter in her life, she grapples with her identity and the meaning of love. The introduction of terms like asexual and aromantic adds to her confusion, prompting her to question why love appears so effortless for others. This journey of self-discovery challenges her perceptions and forces her to confront her feelings. Is she destined to remain loveless, or has she been searching for love in the wrong places?

Loveless is a heartfelt exploration of friendship, identity, and self-acceptance. Alice Oseman crafts a narrative that resonates with readers, illustrating that true love comes in many forms, not just romantic. Through Georgia's experiences, readers are reminded that the bonds of friendship can be just as profound and fulfilling as romantic relationships.

Praise for SOLITAIRE:

“The Catcher in the Rye for the digital age” The Times

“The most honest and authentic account of modern teenage life that you’ll read this year… outstanding contemporary fiction with appeal to fans of John Green.” The Bookseller

‘A very authentic, teenage voice’ – Sunday Times

‘Solitaire is an extraordinary novel … [Oseman] has captured her characters’ rage, humour and insecurity with aplomb.’ The Financial Times

‘Oseman proves herself a clever, witty writer’ Publishers Weekly

ISBN: 9780008244125

Dimensions: 198mm x 129mm x 28mm

Weight: 310g

448 pages