The Opposite of Love

by Sarah Scheerger

Overview

Rose is the wild girl nobody really knows. Chase is haunted by his past. Both are self-proclaimed "disappointments," attracted to each other enough to let down their defenses. When Rose's strict, adoptive parents forbid the relationship, it only makes things more intense. But Chase can’t hide from his own personal demons, and Rose has secrets of her own. After they’re wrenched apart, a cryptic email arrives in the middle of the night on Christmas Eve, beginning a desperate pursuit and a look back over their tumultuous romance. Will they find each other before the night is over, or will they be torn apart forever?

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780807561331
Publisher:	Whitman, Albert & Company
Publication date:	09/01/2014
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	272
File size:	1 MB
Age Range:	13 - 18 Years

About the Author

Sarah Scheerger, LCSW, provides school-based counseling and other mental health services. She is grateful for the opportunity to support students along their journey. They inspire her daily with their strength and wisdom. Sarah is the author of eight books for young readers. She lives in California, with her family and their dog, Daisy.

Editorial Reviews

"Scheerger's novel is unusual in that all the characters—parents included—have immense flaws, but they are treated with understanding, patience, and even forgiveness. A thoughtful story of coming to grips with emotional pain."—Booklist

"The novel is for teens looking for a realistic story. Fans of John Green's Paper Towns will enjoy it."—School Library Journal

"The author, a licensed social worker who has worked with at-risk teens, creates a realistic and compelling story. The climax is predictable but satisfying and sensitively handled."—VOYA

From the Publisher

08/01/2014
Gr 8 Up—Rose and Chase are an unlikely pairing, until you compare their home lives. Rose is a wild child, at least according to her strict adoptive parents. She is determined to find her birth mother, no matter the cost or time it takes. Chase comes from an abusive home and fears that his anger will be just as out of control as his father's. Just as Rose and Chase start to trust and open up to each other, they are wrenched apart. Rose retreats from the world and Chase tries to move on. Then, a cryptic email from Rose sends Chase and their mutual friends on a race to find her before things get any worse. This third-person narration alternates between Rose's and Chase's perspectives. The time periods also shift between the present (when Rose sends her email) and the past. There are many themes running throughout the story, including teen pregnancy, truancy, drinking, smoking, and faith, all of which are handled with a gentle touch. The novel is for teens looking for a realistic story with a satisfying if not completely happy ending. Fans of John Green's Paper Towns (Dutton, 2008) will enjoy it.—Natalie Struecker, Rock Island Public Library, IL

School Library Journal