The Universe Is Expanding and So Am I..., Carolyn Mackler
The Universe Is Expanding and So Am I..., Carolyn Mackler
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The Universe Is Expanding and So Am I

Author: Carolyn Mackler

Narrator: Laura Knight Keating

Unabridged: 7 hr 51 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Recorded Books

Published: 05/29/2018


Synopsis

Virginia Shreves' world implodes again in this long-awaited follow-up to Printz Honoree The Earth, My Butt, and Other Big Round Things. Sixteen-year-old Virginia Shreves' life is finally back on course: she's accepted who she is inside and out and is rebuilding her relationship with brother Byron, whose date-rape charge shattered everything. But just as she adjusts to her new normal, her world turns upside down again. Sparks with boyfriend Froggy fade, her best friend bombshells bad news, and then the police arrest Byron. As Virginia struggles to cope, she meets Nate, an artist with his own baggage. The pair vow not to share personal drama. But secrets have a way of coming out, and theirs could ruin everything. Just in time for The Earth, My Butt, and Other BIg Round Things' 15th anniversary, Virginia's hope-filled story of love, friendship, and the beauty in imperfection continues, by acclaimed author Carolyn Mackler.

About Carolyn Mackler

Carolyn Mackler is the acclaimed author of the YA novels The Earth, My Butt, and Other Big Round Things (A Michael L. Printz Honor Book); The Universe Is Expanding and So Am I; Infinite in Between; and Love and Other Four-Letter Words; and the middle grade novel, Best Friend Next Door. Carolyn’s award-winning books have appeared on bestseller lists and been translated into more than twenty-five languages. Carolyn lives in New York City with her husband and two sons. The Wife App is her first adult novel.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Kylie Amber on April 30, 2018

** I received an ARC from NetGalley and publisher Bloomsbury USA Children in exchange for my honest review** “But you gave me two eyes.” I say gesturing at his drawing. He looks up for a second. “You’re two pretty to have one.” I rated this book at 5/5 stars because it shows so many different aspects......more

Goodreads review by Amelia on November 14, 2018

So much better than book 1 I enjoyed this book thoroughly. I was hesitant to pick this up because the first book wasn't my favourite, but this one was so much better. If you read the first book and didn't like it, I recommend you still pick this book up.......more

Goodreads review by trufflebooks on September 03, 2018

4/5 STARS. This review is also available on my blog HERE. If it doesn't make sense in certain parts it's because I reviewed it in the same blog post as its sequel. Click the link for full comprehension and to read the double review there :) - I won't say as much on this novel cause obviously *spoilers*......more

Goodreads review by Lindsay on April 01, 2019

Interesting idea to have, among other subplots, the story of a college rape told from the rapist’s younger sister’s teenaged perspective as she’s trying to negotiate the resultant complexities and family drama, but this ya novel ultimately fell flat for me and just didn’t feel real. It was also real......more

Goodreads review by Stella on June 07, 2021

Written with humor and a distinct voice. Loved it!......more