![]() ![]() This is high school – so everything has a heightened sense of drama, but ultimately, that’s not what is so awesome about Summers’ book. What could have possibly happened to upend Perfect Parker’s perfect life?įiguring that out is what pushes this novel along and whether or not you’ll feel satisfied with the explanation for Parker’s fall from grace will be up to you. The once perfect student, cheerleading captain, and homecoming queen is potentially not going to graduate, must adhere to a strict curfew and she’s come to school hung over on more than one occasion. In Cracked Up to Be, Parker Fadley has clearly gone off the rails. ![]() I have also read her terrific zombie novel This is Not a Test, her caustic novel about high school bullies, Some Girls Are and All the Rage, a frightening look at the aftermath of sexual assault. Cracked Up to Be was her debut novel, but it’s the fourth book I have read by this talented Canadian author. Courtney Summers is one of my favourite YA writers. ![]()
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