From the national bestselling author of the Ten Tiny Breaths series and The Simple Wild comes a poignant coming-of-age story about a girl trying to change her future while evading her past.Almost sixteen-year-old Aria Jones is starting over. New postal code, new last name, new rules. But she doesn’t mind, because it means she can leave her painful regrets behind. In the bustling town of Eastmonte, she can become someone else. Someone better.
With the Hartford family living next door, it seems she will succeed. Sure, Cassie Hartford may be the epitome of social awkwardness thanks to her autism, but she also offers an innocent and sincere friendship that Aria learns to appreciate. And Cassie’s older brother, Emmett–a popular Junior A hockey player with a bright future–well … Aria wishes that friendship could lead to something more. If he didn’t already have a girlfriend, maybe it would.
But Aria soon finds herself in a dicey moral predicament that could derail her attempt at a fresh start. It is her loyalty to Cassie and her growing crush on Emmett that leads her to make a risky move, one that earns her a vindictive enemy who is determined to splinter her happy new world.
Reader Reviews
The social issues were handled masterfully. All in all it was a compelling page turner, beautifully told! I rooted so hard for Aria and Emmett’s ‘happy ever after’. The book was moving and made me giddy at the same time.” – Natasha Boyd, USA Today bestselling and award-winning author of Eversea
“Be the Girl is moving and heart wrenching, thought-provoking and romantic. It’s a story full of regret and redemption, unconditional love and friendship, and IT IS EXCEPTIONAL.” – Jessica, Angie & Jessica’s Dreamy Reads
“…one of the most influential YA books I’ve ever read.” – Ashley, Ashes Books and Bobs
“I loved this book from start to finish, and I am in awe of how K A Tucker delivers her message about bullying.” – Amy, Vox Libris
“The writing is fantastic, the story is poignant, and the characters were imperfect but showed a lot of growth.” – Christy, Book Babes Unite
“There were so many positives I can take from this book, so many heartfelt moments, so many feels when it came to Cassie’s family and how they dealt with an autistic teenager.” – Kat, Kitty Kats Crazy About Books
“Be The Girl is both a heart-warming and heartbreaking story suitable for young adults and adults alike.” – Grace, Words Are Life Book Reviews
“K.A. Tucker did an amazing job capturing the issues most teenagers are dealing at school.” – Pavlina, Read More Sleep Less
“a relevant YA which thoroughly explores major issues facing teens today.” – Sandra Cortez, Goodreads Reviewer
“Be the Girl is a necessary story, and both teens and all people who have contact with teens should read it!” – Lexxie, (un)Conventional Bookworms
“There were so many positives I can take from this book, so many heartfelt moments, so many feels when it came to Cassie’s family and how they dealt with an autistic teenager.” – Kat, Kitty Kats Crazy About Books
“Be The Girl is both a heart-warming and heartbreaking story suitable for young adults and adults alike.” – Grace, Words Are Life Book Reviews
“K.A. Tucker did an amazing job capturing the issues most teenagers are dealing at school.” – Pavlina, Read More Sleep Less
“a relevant YA which thoroughly explores major issues facing teens today.” – Sandra Cortez, Goodreads Reviewer
“Be the Girl is a necessary story, and both teens and all people who have contact with teens should read it!” – Lexxie, (un)Conventional Bookworms
“…a breath of fresh air when it comes to YA novels set in high school.” – Nadine, Today’s Echos
“I loved every minute of it and wholeheartedly recommend it to anyone but especially teens and parents of teens.” – Emma Louise, Goodreads Reviewer
“K.A. Tucker has done a phenomenal job of bringing teenage issues to life in this fantastic tale.” – Kathryn, Tsk Tsk What to Read
“this book should be added to Public School curriculum across the nation” – Ola Pennington, Goodreads Reviewer
“I haven’t read a YA novel in a long time and let me just say this one blew me away.” – Kat’s Books & Brews
“a thought-provoking, unexpected and absolutely gorgeous book.” – Kim, KimberlyFaye Reads
“a beautifully written inspirational coming of age story and a heartbreaking tale of redemption.” – Aurora, Whoo Gives a Hoot
“A powerful, must-read story for 2019.” – Pam, The Book Avenue
“Highly recommend, especially if you’re a reader who loves complicated and well-developed characters, realistic storylines, and stories that will stay with you long after you’ve read the last page.” – Kari, Books For The Living
“Words have an amazing power, and K.A. Tucker has honed that power with the delivery of this young adult story” – Allyssa, Between The Spine
“This truly is YA, and as a parent of two young adults, BE THE GIRL is a book I would encourage them to read.” – Angela Rose, Feeding My Addiction Book Reviews
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About the Author:
K.A. Tucker writes captivating stories with an edge.
She is the USA Today bestselling author of 17 books, including the Causal Enchantment, Ten Tiny Breaths and Burying Water series, He Will Be My Ruin, Until It Fades, Keep Her Safe, and The Simple Wild. Her books have been featured in national publications including USA Today, Globe & Mail, Suspense Magazine, First for Women, and Publisher’s Weekly. She has been nominated for the Goodreads Choice Award for Best Romance 2013 for TEN TINY BREATHS and Best Romance 2018 for THE SIMPLE WILD. Her novels have been translated into 16 languages.
K.A. Tucker currently resides in a quaint town outside of Toronto with her family.
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