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Only ever yours won newcomer of the year at the irish book awards and. Louise oneills young adult novel only ever yours is a satire about societys obsession with how women look and behave. I had been struggling to find an enjoyable book for a while, until this was recommended and bought for me. I watched helplessly as freida pressed the selfdestruct button and felt her pain as vividly as if it were my own. Louise o neill is the feminist powerhouse and outspoken voice for change whose novels only ever yours and asking for it helped to start important conversations about body image and consent. Louise o neill describes only ever yours as the handmaids tale meets mean girls. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Only ever yours by louise oneill heart full of books. Only ever yours by louise oneill includes spoilers. Only ever yours ya edition by louise oneill, 9781848664159, download free ebooks, download free pdf epub ebook. Ive read a lot of young adult dystopian fiction and ive been reluctant to think of only ever yours as dystopian its more speculative. Louise oneill is to the point and sharp with her words, her style mirroring the themes of the book in perfect harmony.
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