Practice Girl
Practice Girl by Estelle Laure, published by Penguin on May 17, 2022, is a 320-page novel that explores themes of reputation and emotional agency. The story follows Jo Beckett, a girl navigating the complexities of love and self-worth. After a painful revelation at a party, Jo confronts the harsh reality of being labeled a “practice girl” by her peers, which leads her on a journey of self-discovery and empowerment.
In this emotional narrative, Jo grapples with feelings of heartbreak, betrayal, and anger as she reevaluates her relationships, including those with her best friend and the boy she likes. The book delves into social themes surrounding dating and the pressures faced by young women, ultimately portraying Jo’s courageous decision to redefine her identity on her own terms. Practice Girl presents a relatable and poignant exploration of contemporary issues faced by girls and women, making it a significant addition to young adult fiction.
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“A powerful, poignant story about a girl rewriting her story on her own terms. Jo Beckett’s journey of sexual and emotional agency is at once tender, painful, hilarious, and courageous.”
—Kathleen Glasgow, New York Times bestselling author of Girl in Pieces
An emotional and empowering novel about reputation and double standards, perfect for fans of Katie Cotugno and Sarah Dessen.
Jo Beckett is looking for love. She’s fallen for a few boys, but for some reason, they’ve never fallen for her. One night, at a party she didn’t even want to go to, she finds out the truth. Those boys, who are on the wrestling team she manages, consider her just a “practice girl”—the popular term for girl who’s good enough to hook up with but not to date.
With this crushing revelation, Jo feels so many things–heartsick, ashamed, betrayed, and angry. But she refuses to let that label define her. In piecing her life back together, Jo is forced to unpack more uncomfortable truths about all her relationships–from her best friend to the boy she likes–that help her understand her real worth.
From the author of the acclaimed This Raging Light, Practice Girl is a heart-wrenching, relatable, and ultimately triumphant story about a girl who rejects her label and decides for herself who she is to the world.
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