Narrator Zakiya Young convincingly voices the ups and downs of a Black teenager who embarks on a journey of self-discovery and acceptance through a “year of saying yes.” Frustrated at her lack of confidence, Liv decides to emerge from the shadow of her two best friends (both guys) to make new friends, pursue romance, and try out for the school play. Young’s lively performance makes it easy to cheer for Liv’s successes and to feel her pain when she inevitably stumbles. Young also succeeds in distinguishing between Liv’s sassy persona and her internal worries. While Liv recovers a little too easily and is too quickly forgiven for some of her poor choices, the story’s messages are solid, and the diverse characters are believable. C.B.L. © AudioFile 2020, Portland, Maine
Olivia “Liv” James is done with letting her insecurities get the best of her. So she does what any self-respecting hot mess of a girl who wants to SMASH junior year does...
After Liv shows up to a Halloween party in khaki shorts-why, God, why?-she decides to set aside her wack AF ways. She makes a list-a F*ck-It list.
1. Be bold-do the thing that scares me.
2. Learn to take a compliment.
3. Stand out instead of back.
She kicks it off by trying out for the school musical, saying yes to a date and making new friends. Life is great when you stop punking yourself! However, with change comes a lot of missteps, and being bold means following her heart. So what happens when Liv's heart is interested in three different guys-and two of them are her best friends? What is she supposed to do when she gets dumped by a guy she's not even dating? How does one Smash It! after the humiliation of being friend-zoned?
In Liv's own words, “F*ck it. What's the worst that can happen?”
A lot, apparently.
#SMASHIT
“Smash It!*smashed it."-New York Times*bestselling author Christine Riccio
This holiday season, give the gift of a refreshing and bold YA book with heart, humor, and a relatable heroine to root for.
Smash It! by Francina Simone is perfect for teen girls who are looking for a contemporary romance with diverse characters and themes of friendship, coming of age, and making bold choices.
HarperCollins 2024
Olivia “Liv” James is done with letting her insecurities get the best of her. So she does what any self-respecting hot mess of a girl who wants to SMASH junior year does...
After Liv shows up to a Halloween party in khaki shorts-why, God, why?-she decides to set aside her wack AF ways. She makes a list-a F*ck-It list.
1. Be bold-do the thing that scares me.
2. Learn to take a compliment.
3. Stand out instead of back.
She kicks it off by trying out for the school musical, saying yes to a date and making new friends. Life is great when you stop punking yourself! However, with change comes a lot of missteps, and being bold means following her heart. So what happens when Liv's heart is interested in three different guys-and two of them are her best friends? What is she supposed to do when she gets dumped by a guy she's not even dating? How does one Smash It! after the humiliation of being friend-zoned?
In Liv's own words, “F*ck it. What's the worst that can happen?”
A lot, apparently.
#SMASHIT
“Smash It!*smashed it."-New York Times*bestselling author Christine Riccio
This holiday season, give the gift of a refreshing and bold YA book with heart, humor, and a relatable heroine to root for.
Smash It! by Francina Simone is perfect for teen girls who are looking for a contemporary romance with diverse characters and themes of friendship, coming of age, and making bold choices.
HarperCollins 2024
Smash It!: A Diverse and Realistic Portrayal of High School Life for a Black Girl, Filled with Drama, Friendship, and First Love.
Smash It!: A Diverse and Realistic Portrayal of High School Life for a Black Girl, Filled with Drama, Friendship, and First Love.
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Product Details
BN ID: | 2940177062044 |
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Publisher: | HarperCollins |
Publication date: | 09/22/2020 |
Edition description: | Unabridged |