SH!T BAG

‘Funny, direct, real-feeling and romantic, this superb YA debut conveys the reality of managing life with an ostomy’ * The Guardian *THE BEST NEW BOOKS OUT IN JUNE 2023 * Cosmopolitan *‘What could have been another “issues” book is elevated by Knox’s writing and her whip-smart and honest main character. A funny and charming read’ * Irish Independent *‘A compelling and insightful read that sheds a brilliant light on hugely important topics’ * Glamour *‘This bold, brilliantly funny book is the best YA novel I’ve read this year. Xena Knox is one to watch!’ * Cat Clarke, author of Girlhood *‘A must read! With disability representation and written from Xena’s own experience, it’s full of sass, humour, embarrassing moments and something all teens will love. Xena’s characters feel SO real, you’ll be hooked from the first page’ * A. M. Dassu, author of Boy, Everywhere *‘What an incredible read! Freya is feisty & unfiltered - and now she has an ileostomy bag & is furious. This unflinching story of disgust, humiliation and hard-won wins educated me in the most entertaining of ways … Highly recommend’ * Sue Wallman, author of Lying About Last Summer *A sharp, funny book that addresses a hidden issue * The School Librarian *

Xena Knox’s SH!T BAG is based on her own experiences with acute ulcerative colitis - juggling life-with-an-ostomy while studying and dating. She lives between London and her arable farm in Scotland with her husband; an unruly girl-gang of black devil sheep, Shetland ponies and Thoroughbreds; and a field of 5,000 dreamy peonies.

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