Bad Reputation
Bad Reputation: A Novel
In Bad Reputation, Krista Ritchie delivers a coming-of-age story that's both funny and heartbreaking, and that explores the complexities of female friendship, family, and identity.
The novel follows Quinn, a high school senior who's struggling to find her place in the world. She's smart, funny, and talented, but she's also insecure and self-destructive. When she starts dating bad boy Trevor, her friends and family are worried that she'll end up getting hurt.
But Quinn is determined to prove them wrong. She's tired of being seen as the good girl, and she wants to experience all that life has to offer. Even if it means making some mistakes along the way.
As Quinn navigates the ups and downs of her senior year, she learns about herself, her friends, and her family in ways she never expected. She discovers that being bad doesn't mean you're a bad person, and that sometimes the people who love you the most are the ones who hurt you the most.
Bad Reputation is a powerful and moving story about friendship, family, and the search for identity. It's a must-read for anyone who's ever felt like they didn't fit in.
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