Freshmen

Praise

PRAISE FOR FRESHMEN:

“Ellen and Ivison absolutely nail teen dialogue, taking readers on a laugh-out-loud-funny journey through the ups and sometimes horrifying downs of freshman year. Flirty, bawdy, sloppy, and buckets of fun.” —Booklist

“Marked by a refreshing absence of mean girl drama, well-rounded and caring boy characters, fluid writing, expert pacing, and genuine humor…full of heart.” —Kirkus Reviews

“Captures the central experiences of starting college…[an] entertaining novel.” —Publishers Weekly

“[For] readers looking ahead to the tumult and triumph of being away from home and “adulting”…An engrossing story enhanced by its timely connection to the #MeToo movement.” —SLJ

“Readers will experience a wild ride through a tumultuous first semester. Those heading to college—or even thinking about it—will appreciate the realistic yet sharply humorous portrayal of two people trying to find themselves and their way forward.” —VOYA

PRAISE FOR TOM ELLEN AND LUCY IVISON’S A TOTALLY AWKWARD LOVE STORY:

“Laugh-out-loud, totally relatable.” —Bustle.com 

“Filled with madcap, hilarious moments and deep romance, A Totally Awkward Love Story will have readers laughing out loud as they commiserate with Sam and Hannah and remember their own awkward moments.” —Hypable.com

“An engaging and endearing story of what it is to find your place in the world and a person to share it with.” —Kirkus Reviews

“Raunchy, irreverent slapstick in the vein of Louise Rennison’s Angus, Thongs, and Full-Frontal Snogging.“ —Booklist

“A fun romantic comedy…surprisingly smooth, well-crafted, and enjoyable.” —School Library Journal

“Well-written…will have readers chuckling throughout.” —San Francisco Book Review

“Told in alternating narratives…both characters are relatable and charming in unique ways.” —Horn Book Guide Reviews