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Winner Take All

By Laurie Devore
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In Winner Take All, high school senior Nell Becker is determined that winning is everything, especially when it comes to outshining Jackson Hart, the school's richest and most popular boy. But when Jackson unexpectedly starts flirting with Nell, she is drawn into a whirlwind romance that challenges her focus on perfect scores and volleyball. As Nell begins to let go and enjoy life, she discovers Jackson harbours a secret that threatens to turn their relationship into a calculated game. Laurie Devore delivers a gripping YA contemporary novel filled with sharp writing, edgy romance, and resilient characters.
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This novel is a strong fit for young adults who enjoy contemporary stories about romance, personal growth, and the complex pressures of teenage life. It appeals to readers interested in emotional depth, realistic characters, and thoughtful examinations of social expectations and relationships.

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In this edgy young adult contemporary romance, a girl plays games of the heart with the school bad boy.

In this edgy young adult contemporary romance, a girl plays games of the heart with the school bad boy.

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Is winning really everything? High school senior Nell Becker certainly thinks so, especially if it means beating the richest, most infuriating, popular guy in school—Jackson Hart.

When Jackson inexplicably starts flirting with her, Nell is sucked into a whirlwind romance with the guy she least expects, and the things that used to matter—like perfect scores and volleyball—fall by the wayside. Nell is letting go for the first time ever, and it feels good.

Except Jackson is hiding an explosive secret, one that may prove their relationship was a game all along.

Winner Take All will keep readers glued to the page with Laurie Devore's signature blend of compulsive writing, edgy romance, and tough-as-nails characters.

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Winner Take All has been praised as "intense and fiercely smart" with a "volatile love story" that is both "timely and classic" (Maurene Goo). Courtney Summers calls it "bold, incisive, timely" and "absolutely unputdownable," highlighting its cleverness and romance. Publishers Weekly notes the book's depth, describing it as "darker and weightier" with a "hard-hitting message about the pressures placed on teens to succeed." Kirkus Reviews describes it as "heartbreakingly real" with an unrelenting look at the high-pressure world of youth, and School Library Journal applauds its clever plot twist and insightful commentary on judgement. Fans of Laurie Devore’s work will find familiar, compelling drama and beautifully drawn characters.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781250294517

Publisher: St Martin's Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 29 January 2019

Country: United States

Imprint: St Martin's Press

Audience: Teenage

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 24.0mm

Width: 143.0mm

Height: 212.0mm

Weight: 407g

Pages: 336

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Children’s, Teenage and Educational Fiction Laurie Devore Young Adult

About the Author

Laurie Devore was born and raised in small-town South Carolina and graduated from Clemson University. She now lives and works in Chicago, where she misses the charms and contradictions of the South every day. In her spare time, she reluctantly runs marathons, watches too much TV, and works a "y'all" into every conversation. Winner Take All is Laurie's second contemporary novel, following her debut, How to Break a Boy.

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