My Life in Black and White

“Interesting beats pretty and strong beats popular in this sharp, funny story about friendship, betrayal, and the healing power of love.”—Madeleine George, author of The Difference Between You and Me

“With a perfect mix of emotional depth and intelligent humor, My Life in Black and White will inspire you to reevaluate what’s important in your own life. You won’t want to put it down!”—Susane Colasanti, author of So Much Closer

“A moving, uplifting book about self-identity and shades of gray . . . Natasha Friend perfectly captures the struggle to defi ne beauty in ourselves and others in this heartfelt, authentic story of friendship, family, and finding one’s self.”—Micol Ostow, author of Family

“An original take on a girl’s gritty, often witty, journey from relying too much on surface beauty to finding inner strength. Sparked by a shattering betrayal and an accident that challenges everything she believes about herself and her friends, Lexi’s transformation is captivating and genuine.”—Jennifer Hubbard, author of Try Not to Breathe

“An affecting and insightful portrait of recovery and the experiences that shape an individual.”—Publishers Weekly

“Authentic dialogue, complex characters and an interesting narration lift this story above others with a similar theme. . . . Lexi’s sarcastic wit and genuine emotion make her a girl readers will root for. Artful and satisfying.”—Kirkus Reviews

“Readers who enjoy satisfying character transformations, such as in Lauren Oliver’s Before I Fall, will be rapidly flipping the pages of Friend’s well-written and thoughtful novel.”—School Library Journal

“This novel is about family, friends, love, and above all, the hard journey to self-acceptance.”—Booklist

“My Life in Black and White is a satisfying journey of discovery. And, thanks to Natasha Friend’s wonderful prose, it’s a journey that readers will be glad to take with her.”—Bookpage