Summary
A shy, rule-following teen joins a local rock band and finds herself caught between staying on the path she’s always known and straying off-course to find love, adventure, and danger in this novel that’s perfect for fans of Rainbow Rowell.
Victoria Cruz inhabits two worlds: In one, she is a rock star, thrashing the stage with her husky voice and purple-streaked hair. In the other, currently serving as her reality, Victoria is a shy teenager with overprotective Cuban parents, who sleep…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781481480901 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1481480901 |
| Author: | Janelle Milanes |
| Publisher: | Simon & Schuster |
| Imprint: | Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 416 |
| Release Date: | 1 October 2018 |
| Weight: | 336g |
| Dimensions: | 33mm x 140mm x 210mm |
| Audience Age: | 12-99 |
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Critics Review
“[A] brisk and confident debut.” —Publishers Weekly
“An endearing, fast-paced read with a realistically sweet, if sheltered, first-generation-American protagonist.” —Kirkus Reviews
“Victoria’s ability to conquer her own fears in this coming- of-age story might inspire adolescents to follow their own dreams.” —Booklist
“Fans of Rainbow Rowell’s Eleanor & Park will appreciate this slightly off-kilter romance and its ready-made playlist.” —School Library Journal
Janelle Milanes
Janelle Milanes is the author of The Victoria in My Head and Analee, in Real Life. She lives in Brooklyn with her husband and their two cats. Her favorite Disney princess is Belle, since she was also a big book nerd.
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