Radio Silence

By Alice Oseman

A podcast shatters their world, forcing them to confront identity and secrets.

4.2/5 Goodreads · 131,277 ratings

474 pages

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Bookroo's summary

Frances, a dedicated student, meets Aled, the quiet genius behind her favorite podcast. As their friendship blossoms, the podcast's viral success threatens to unravel their bond. Frances must face her past and the mystery of Carys's disappearance, while Aled battles his own hidden struggles. In a world pushing them towards conformity, they must find the courage to reveal their true selves. Will they break free from expectations or succumb to radio silence? This coming-of-age tale explores identity, pressure, and the quest for authenticity.

From the publisher

From the critically acclaimed creator of the Heartstopper series comes a smartly crafted contemporary YA novel, perfect for readers who love Rainbow Rowell’s Fangirl. This is an utterly captivating and authentic teen novel from the author of Solitaire, which VOYA said “could put her among the great young adult fiction authors.”Frances Janvier spends most of her time studying.Everyone knows Aled Last as that quiet boy who gets straight As.You probably think that they are going to fall in love or something. Since he is a boy and she is a girl.They don’t. They make a podcast.In a world determined to shut them up, knock them down, and set them on a cookie cutter life path, Frances and Aled struggle to find their voices over the course of one life-changing year. Will they have the courage to show everyone who they really are? Or will they be met with radio silence?

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