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Side Effects May Vary - by Julie Murphy (Paperback)

Side Effects May Vary - by  Julie Murphy (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>"Alice is ready to go out in a blaze of glory, but then she discovers she's in remission from cancer and she must deal with all of the mistakes she's made and the people she's hurt"--<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p><strong>The first book from Julie Murphy, the #1 <em>New York Times</em> bestselling author of <em>Dumplin'</em>--</strong><strong>now a feature film starring Danielle Macdonald and Jennifer Aniston, with a soundtrack by Dolly Parton!</strong></p><p>For fans of John Green and Rainbow Rowell comes this powerful novel about a girl with cancer who creates a take-no-prisoners bucket list that sets off a war at school--only to discover she's gone into remission.</p><p>When sixteen-year-old Alice is diagnosed with leukemia, she vows to spend her final months righting wrongs. So she convinces her best friend, Harvey, to help her with a crazy bucket list that's as much about revenge as it is about hope.</p><p>But just when Alice's scores are settled, she goes into remission, and now she must face the consequences of all she's said and done.</p><p><strong>Contemporary realistic fiction readers who love romantic stories featuring strong heroines will find much to savor in this standout debut.</strong></p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>"Alice and Harvey's relationship is raw, honest, moving, and unapologetic in its depiction of their individual, and collective, pain."--<em>Booklist</em><br><br>"Readers will turn the last page wanting to know where the next chapter leads."--<em>Kirkus Reviews</em><br><br>"A funny and touching novel about a strong-willed heroine who finds facing death simple, but facing life heart-wrenchingly complicated. A real original."--Jennifer Echols, author of GOING TOO FAR<br><br>"A tale of unlikely romance, impossible obstacles, and mortality, this book is a must-read."--Teen Vogue<br><br>"An unexpected twist on the typical cancer story."--Voice of Youth Advocates (VOYA)<br><br>"Honest and unflinching, this is a compelling story of one teen's struggle with cancer, love, and living. A worthwhile addition."--School Library Journal<br><br>"It's equal parts fun, cringe-worthy, and totally fearless!"--Seventeen Magazine<br><br>"Julie Murphy weaves together a tender and funny tale of love, friendship, heartache, and redemption. SIDE EFFECTS MAY VARY explodes with brutal honesty, brilliant wit, and unflinching heart."--John Corey Whaley, winner of the Michael L. Printz Award for WHERE THINGS COME BACK<br><br>"Julie Murphy's SIDE EFFECTS MAY VARY is a funny, heartfelt, honest look at the beauty and the risk of getting a second chance. An inspiring novel about all the things worth living for. I adored this debut!"--Siobhan Vivian, author of The List<br>

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