What Goes Up
What Goes Up by Christine Heppermann, published by HarperCollins Publishers in 2020, is a novel-in-verse that explores themes of forgiveness and redemption within the complexities of family and friendships. This 176-page book delves into the aftermath of a shocking discovery that leads the protagonist, Jorie, to confront her regrets and the relationships that shape her life. Through Heppermann’s signature sharp wit, readers are invited to navigate Jorie’s emotional landscape as she reflects on her father’s infidelity, her mother’s acceptance, and the fallout from her recent breakup.
In this poignant narrative, Jorie’s journey unfolds through free verse poems that capture both her current turmoil and flashbacks to pivotal moments with her parents, friends, and boyfriend. The story addresses social themes such as coming of age, blended families, and the challenges faced by girls and women. What Goes Up presents a nuanced exploration of the difficulties of supporting loved ones while grappling with personal pain, making it a relevant read for those interested in young adult fiction that tackles emotional and social complexities.
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How do you forgive yourself–and the people you love–when a shocking discovery leads to a huge mistake? Acclaimed author Christine Heppermann’s novel-in-verse tackles betrayals and redemption among family and friends with her signature unflinching–but always sharply witty–style. For fans of Elana K. Arnold, Laura Ruby, and A. S. King.
When Jorie wakes up in the loft bed of a college boy she doesn’t recognize, she’s instantly filled with regret. What happened the night before? What led her to this place? Was it her father’s infidelity? Her mother’s seemingly weak acceptance? Her recent breakup with Ian, the boy who loved her art and supported her through the hardest time of her life?
As Jorie tries to reconstruct the events that led her to this point, free verse poems lead the reader through the current morning, as well as flashbacks to her relationships with her parents, her friends, her boyfriend, and the previous night.
With Poisoned Apples: Poems for You, My Pretty and Ask Me How I Got Here, Christine Heppermann established herself as a vital voice in thought-provoking and powerful feminist writing for teens. Her poetry is surprising, wry, emotional, and searing. What Goes Up is by turns a scorchingly funny and a deeply emotional story that asks whether it’s possible to support and love someone despite the risk of being hurt. Readers of Laura Ruby, E. K. Johnston, Elana K. Arnold, and Laurie Halse Anderson will find a complicated heroine they won’t soon forget.
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