It is chalk full of slut shaming, unlikeable characters and cringe worthy bullying scenarios. Tease is a book that is not going to be for everybody. Tease is a thought-provoking must-read that will haunt readers long after the last page. In this powerful debut novel inspired by real-life events, Amanda Maciel weaves a narrative of high school life as complex and heartbreaking as it is familiar: a story of everyday jealousies and resentments, misunderstandings and desires. And she'll have to find a way to move forward, even when it feels like her own life is over. Now Sara is the one who's ostracized, already guilty according to her peers, the community, and the media.ĭuring the summer before her senior year, in between meetings with lawyers and a court-recommended therapist, Sara is forced to reflect on the events that brought her to this moment-and ultimately consider her role in an undeniable tragedy. Sara, along with her best friend and three other classmates, has been criminally charged for the bullying and harassment that led to Emma's shocking suicide. Published by Balzer & Bray on April 29th 2014Įmma Putnam is dead, and it's all Sara Wharton's fault.Īt least, that's what everyone seems to think. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review. I received this book for free from Balzer + Bray in exchange for an honest review. Monday, ApReview: Tease by Amanda Maciel Posted by
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