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Am I Normal Yet?

Navigating friendships and mental health in a new world

Holly Bourne author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Usborne Publishing Ltd

Published:1st Aug '15

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Evie's quest for normalcy leads her to college, where secrets threaten her new friendships in Am I Normal Yet? and the risk of a huge mistake looms.

In Am I Normal Yet?, Evie is determined to lead a life that feels ordinary. After struggling with mental health issues, she is now on the verge of coming off her medication and embarking on a new chapter at college. This fresh start offers her a chance to redefine herself away from the label of 'the-girl-who-went-nuts.' However, as she navigates this new environment, the pressure to fit in and maintain her facade begins to weigh heavily on her.

Evie's journey is complicated by her relationships with new friends, Amber and Lottie, who are also grappling with their own challenges. The trio forms a bond that is both supportive and tumultuous, as they each confront their personal demons. The dynamics of friendship and the unspoken secrets they harbor create an atmosphere of tension, raising the question of how well we truly know those we care about. As Evie struggles to open up, the risk of making impulsive decisions looms large.

Holly Bourne's Am I Normal Yet? offers a raw and honest portrayal of mental health, feminism, and the complexities of friendship. It challenges societal norms and encourages readers to engage in conversations about mental illness, making it a significant addition to contemporary young adult literature. Through Evie's story, readers are invited to reflect on their own definitions of normalcy and the importance of vulnerability in relationships.

A contemporary, feminist teen story. * The Bookseller *
A brutal and brilliant takedown of how we talk about mental illness, feminism, and friendship. * The Guardian *
This YA novel takes a very funny and poignant look at OCD, secrets, feminism and friendship. * The Telegraph *
An involving look at feminism, friendship and the secrets we hide even from those who know us best. * The Observer *
The book every young woman needs on her bookshelf this year. * Red magazine *

  • Winner of Peters Book of the Year 2016
  • Winner of Ealing Teen Reads Award 2016
  • Winner of Amazing Book Awards 2017
  • Short-listed for Redbridge Children's Book Award 2016
  • Short-listed for YA Book Prize 2016

ISBN: 9781409590309

Dimensions: 196mm x 135mm x 29mm

Weight: 370g

448 pages