Lipgloss
Lipgloss by Liam Gammalliere is an independently published work released on November 24, 2019. This fiction piece, written in English and spanning 301 pages, explores the life of a seventeen-year-old girl during the weeks leading up to Christmas 2011 in East London. The narrative centers on her relationship with her boyfriend, James, whose controlling and manipulative behavior complicates her journey toward self-identity as she navigates the challenges of adolescence.
Readers will find a story that delves into the complexities of first love and the pressures of social media on mental health. The protagonist grapples with the adversities presented by her environment, supported by her best friend, Nancy. As tensions rise between Nancy and James, the protagonist faces increasing difficulty in balancing her relationships. The book presents a nuanced examination of vulnerability and the darker aspects of young love, revealing how past experiences shape one’s present and future.
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Set against the regeneration of East London, ‘Lipgloss’ follows the life of a seventeen-year-old girl in the weeks leading to Christmas 2011.
She is defined by the people in her life – particularly her boyfriend; James. Controlling, possessive, and manipulative, James’ behaviour becomes increasingly desperate and aggressive as she tries to find her own identity into womanhood. She struggles through adversity inflicted by her environment – supported by her vivacious best friend; Nancy. But rising tensions between Nancy and James makes appeasing those closest to her increasingly difficult.
Fraught with anxiety and indecision, constant flashbacks reveal the domineering nature of her recent past. Meanwhile, James’ intentions grow darker, and there seems to be no limit to what he will do to keep her; until circumstances reach a point from which they may never return.
‘Lipgloss’ is a twofold exploration of both the vulnerability of a first relationship, and the impact of social media on mental health.
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