Well, That Was Awkward

Written by Rachel Vail

Gracie navigates unrequited love and friendship in middle school chaos.

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336 pages· 58,345 words· Est. 6.5 hour read· HL620L

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Bookroo's summary

Gracie's world turns upside down when she falls for A.J., who only has eyes for her best friend, Sienna. As Gracie helps Sienna craft the perfect texts to A.J., she grapples with being the sidekick once again. Amidst the middle school drama, Gracie must confront her feelings and find her own moments of happiness. Will she remain in the shadows, or will she step into the spotlight of her own story?

From the publisher

Gracie has never felt like this before. One day, she suddenly can’t breathe, can’t walk, can’t anything–and the reason is standing right there in front of her, all tall and weirdly good-looking: A.J. But it turns out A.J. likes not Gracie but Gracie’s beautiful best friend, Sienna. Obviously Gracie is happy for Sienna. Super happy! She helps Sienna compose the best texts, responding to A.J.’s surprisingly funny and appealing texts, just as if she were Sienna. Because Gracie is fine. Always! She’s had lots of practice being the sidekick, second-best. It’s all good. Well, almost all. She’s trying. Funny and tender, Well, That Was Awkward goes deep into the heart of middle school, and finds that even with all the heartbreak, there can be explosions of hope and moments of perfect happiness.

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