LAURA NOWLIN holds a B. A. in English with an emphasis in Creative Writing from Missouri University. When she isn't at home agonizing over her own novels, Laura works at the public library, where the patrons give her plenty of inspiration for her writing. She lives in St. Louis with her musician husband, neurotic dog, and psychotic cat.
"Nowlin perfectly captures the awkwardness of unspoken love (with a
nod towards polyamorous love) in this quick, engaging tale of three
musicians' senior year...Alternating chapters from all three
protagonists offer complete and rich portraits of each character
through their own thoughts and their best friends' impressions.
Nowlin clearly communicates the visceral pleasures of performing
music, as well as the giddiness of infatuation and first love. " -
Booklist
"Nowlin (If He Had Been with Me) captures the antsy energy of
senior year and the desire to stand out while still fitting in as
she alternates among the three observant narrators...the story
offers distinctive characters who show maturity as they seek to
create satisfying creative and romantic relationships." -
Publishers Weekly
"This book was a total joy to read...Nowlin really captured what to
me is a distinctly teenage feeling of being instantly completely
obsessed with someone, finding everything they do fascinating, and
then being confused on what to do next. This book should be in all
collections. It's not often we see an asexual character in YA or
see romantic relationships handled the way they are here. A
wonderful, quick, unique read. " - Teen Librarian Toolbox, School
Library Journal
"A quick read that should attract teens who are drawn to the music
scene, as well as those open to exploring the sexual expectations
that accompany romance" - VOYA Magazine
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