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Tour Sign Up: You're the One that I Want by Simon James Green

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           Would you like to participate in the bookstagram tour for  YOU'RE THE ONE THAT I WANT ? Synopsis : Freddie has a reputation as a ‘nice guy’ – inoffensive, sweet, kind – and therefore completely un-dateable. As he starts sixth form, Freddie decides that this nice guy isn’t going to finish last any more. No more missing out on parties because he’s got to do his homework. No more saying no when he really wants to say yes. And most of all no more lusting after unobtainable straight boys who enjoy the attention but ultimately break his heart. Freddie embarks on a series of changes designed to transform his social and romantic life, and suddenly he’s a drama darling, getting invited to all the popular kids’ parties, and hot new boy Zach is showing an interest. Life couldn’t be better!  But the path to love is never smooth – and Freddie’s about to learn that changing everything about yourself isn’t necessarily a foolproof way of finding the ri...

Tour Sign Up: Not My Problem by Ciara Smyth

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          Would you like to participate in the bookstagram tour for  NOT MY PROBLEM ? Synopsis : Aideen can fix anyone's problem - just not her own. When Aideen agrees to help ambitious class swot Maebh Kowalska deal with her crazy workload, she doesn’t expect to end up reluctantly pushing Maebh down the stairs. With this, Aideen becomes the school ‘fixer’: any problem a student has, Aideen will sort it out, from stealing confiscated mobiles to breaking into parties. All she asks for is a favour in return. But Aideen’s own life is a mess – her mam’s drinking again, her BFF Holly is avoiding her and she’s skipping school. Spending more time with the uptight (but annoyingly cute) Maebh and chatterbox Kavi, Aideen starts to wonder: can every problem be solved? Ciara Smyth perfectly blends humour, heart and wit in this coming of age novel.  With a relatable protagonist, hilarious shenanigans, sapphic romance and themes of poverty, family and friendship dis...