Synopses & Reviews
andlt;Bandgt;An accident puts everything into shocking perspective in this darkly funny, and#8220;searing portrayal of power, privilege, and betrayal in the hills above Los Angelesand#8221; (andlt;Iandgt;Publishers Weeklyandlt;/Iandgt;).andlt;/Bandgt;andlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;Gabby lived under the radar until her makeover. Way under. But when she started her senior year as a blonder, better-dressed version of herself, she struck gold: Billy Nash believed she was the flawless girl she was pretending to be. The next eight months with Billy were bliss...Until the night Gabby woke up on the ground next to the remains of his BMW without a single memory of how she got there.andlt;BRandgt; andlt;BRandgt;And Billy's nowhere to be found.andlt;BRandgt; andlt;BRandgt;All Gabby wants is to make everything perfect again. But getting her life back isnand#8217;t just difficult, itand#8217;s impossible. Because nothing is the same, and Gabby's beginning to realize sheand#8217;s missed more than a few danger signs along the way. Itand#8217;s time for Gabby to face the truth, even if it means everything changes.andlt;BRandgt; andlt;BRandgt;Especially if it means everything changes.
Review
"A terrific read! Ann Stampler puts you in Gabby's head and keeps you there until the gripping conclusion. A writer to watch!"
--Alex Flinn, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Beastly
Review
“Unputdownable!”
-Jenny Han, bestselling author of The Summer I Turned Pretty
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"The relentlessly wry and sarcastic tone of this first-person yarn instantly grabs readers’ interest and propels the story forward. Stampler paints a ruthless portrait of wealthy Los Angeles, but she finds the occasional human being there too. Readers will find much cynicism but also humor and insight into a corrupt system not necessarily confined to the rich. Clever and constantly interesting, this is as much a winner as Gabby.”
-Kirkus Reviews
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"Gabby is a witty and sarcastic narrator, nailing the superficiality of her exclusive high school and wealthy friends... [Readers] will eagerly anticipate the accident’s entire truth revealed, especially through its surprising and gratifying ending." --VOYA
Review
"Stampler’s story of a girl’s obsession with a guy at the expense of all else is powerful, and Gabby’s alcohol problem, her devotion to Billy, and her overall denial are entirely believable. Gabby’s sardonic voice will draw readers into the story immediately, as Stampler delivers a searing portrayal of power, privilege, and betrayal in the hills above Los Angeles." --Publishers Weekly
Review
"Gabby’s voice is bitter and cynical, yet compelling and heartbreaking. [R]eaders will cheer for her when she finally recognizes her own worth." bookpage.com
Synopsis
An accident puts everything into shocking perspective in this darkly funny, "searing portrayal of power, privilege, and betrayal in the hills above Los Angeles" (Publishers Weekly).
Gabby lived under the radar until her makeover. Way under. But when she started her senior year as a blonder, better-dressed version of herself, she struck gold: Billy Nash believed she was the flawless girl she was pretending to be. The next eight months with Billy were bliss...Until the night Gabby woke up on the ground next to the remains of his BMW without a single memory of how she got there.
And Billy's nowhere to be found.
All Gabby wants is to make everything perfect again. But getting her life back isn't just difficult, it's impossible. Because nothing is the same, and Gabby's beginning to realize she's missed more than a few danger signs along the way. It's time for Gabby to face the truth, even if it means everything changes.
Especially if it means everything changes.
About the Author
Ann Redisch Stampler is the author of andlt;iandgt;Afterpartyandlt;/iandgt; and andlt;iandgt;Where it Beganandlt;/iandgt;, both for teens, as well as several picture books, including andlt;iandgt;The Rooster Prince of Breslovandlt;/iandgt;. Her books have been an Aesop Accolade winner, Sydney Taylor Honor and Notable Books, a National Jewish Book Awards finalist and winner, and Bank Street Best Books of the Year. Ann lives with her husband, Rick, in Los Angeles, California.