Radio Silence
Radio Silence by Alice Oseman is a revised edition published by HarperCollins Publishers on December 26, 2023. This 480-page novel explores the journey of Frances, a dedicated student whose singular focus on attending an elite university is challenged when she meets Aled, the creator of her favorite podcast. Their friendship allows Frances to embrace her true self, but as the podcast gains popularity, their bond is tested, forcing Frances to confront her past and the secrets she harbors.
Readers will find a narrative that delves into themes of identity, the pressures of success, and the complexities of friendship. As Frances navigates her internal struggles and the impact of her choices, the story addresses social themes relevant to young adults, including LGBTQ representation and the challenges faced by loners and outcasts. This edition of Radio Silence presents a contemporary coming-of-age tale that encourages readers to face their fears and embrace authenticity.
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The second novel by the phenomenally talented Alice Oseman, the author of the million-copy bestselling Heartstopper books–now a major Netflix series.
What if everything you set yourself up to be was wrong?
Frances has always been a study machine with one goal: elite university. Nothing will stand in her way. Not friends, not a guilty secret–not even the person she is on the inside.
But when Frances meets Aled, the shy genius behind her favorite podcast, she discovers a new freedom. He unlocks the door to Real Frances and for the first time she experiences true friendship, unafraid to be herself. Then the podcast goes viral and the fragile trust between them is broken.
Caught between who she was and who she longs to be, Frances’s dreams come crashing down. Suffocating with guilt, she knows that she has to confront her past…
She has to confess why Carys disappeared…
Meanwhile at university, Aled is alone, fighting even darker secrets.
It’s only by facing up to your fears that you can overcome them. And it’s only by being your true self that you can find happiness.
Frances is going to need every bit of courage she has.
A coming-of-age read that tackles issues of identity, the pressure to succeed, diversity, and freedom to choose, Radio Silence is a tour de force by the most exciting writer of her generation.
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