All About Mia, Lisa Williamson
All About Mia, Lisa Williamson
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All About Mia

Author: Lisa Williamson

Narrator: Lisa Williamson

Unabridged: 8 hr 53 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 09/12/2017

Synopsis

Bridget Jones comes to YA in a story about a girl who's a bit of a mess and sandwiched between two seemingly perfect sisters, that fans of Morgan Matson and Jenny Han will love."That girl is such a mess." "Why can't she be like her sisters?"Blah, blah, blah. That's all Mia Campbell-Richardson ever hears. From her parents, her teachers, and her never-do-wrong older sister, Grace. So what if she parties too hard and studies too little? Who cares if she tends to end up with the wrong guys or says the wrong things at the wrong times? She's still a good friend (except when she isn't). And she still knows the way things should go (except when they don't).When Grace comes home with shocking news, Mia hopes that it's finally Grace's turn to get into trouble. But instead it's Mia whose life spirals out of control.So if you've ever said something you later regretted (likely), accidentally broken a friend's heart (possibly), or ruined a wedding in spectacular fashion (hopefully you haven't), All About Mia will make you laugh, cry, cry-laugh, and laugh-cry in recognition that life is sometimes most entertaining when it's at its most unfair.

About Lisa Williamson

Lisa Williamson was born and grew up in Nottingham. She studied drama at Middlesex University and since graduating has worked as an actor on stage and TV. Between acting jobs Lisa temped in offices across London, typing stories when no one was looking, one of which eventually became her debut novel The Art of Being Normal. Lisa now lives in North London with her boyfriend.

Reviews

Goodreads review by jv on February 27, 2024

Mia-in-the-middle is not doing well. Something like loneliness lingers, an itch that can’t be scratched. It doesn’t make sense to her that someone who adores alone time (but is never actually alone) could feel lonely. Anyway, the small window of time that gave her a bit of breathing space has slamme......more

Goodreads review by Dannii on September 12, 2017

This is one of those books that strike you as so completely not your sort of thing that there could never be any hope of you enjoying it. And yet, somehow, you find yourself flying through it with a massive grin on your face, identifying with each and every one of the characters and bemoaning the fa......more

Goodreads review by Kirsty on February 07, 2017

I was so excited to get this book through the door last month. I finished it in one greedy glup and adored it completely. This book is fab because of Mia. Mia is so real as a character. She's full of heart but also crazy infuriating with the decisions she makes. She's that girl we all know from scho......more

Goodreads review by Ellesha on February 15, 2018

I know a lot of people think Mia is a spoilt bitch who makes shitty decisions and I can understand why people would think that. Having said that, I can totally relate to her and get why she is the way she is. Yes, some of her decisions and actions were slightly dramatic and unnecessary but I get wha......more

Goodreads review by Stacey | prettybooks on December 17, 2017

I'm an only child. I'll never know what it's like to have someone who 'gets' your family the same way you do. I don't know what it's like to grow up with someone always by your side. I had close friends, of course, but sibling relationships always felt otherworldly to me; something I'll never get to......more

Quotes

Praise and Accolades for The Art of Being Normal:Winner of the Waterstones Best Older Fiction Children's Book PrizeShortlisted for the YA Book PrizeNominated for the Carnegie Medal"A life-changing and life-saving book." -- Philip Pullman"A sensational, heart-warming and life-affirming debut. Lisa Williamson writes witty, charming characters you can't help but root for." -- Juno Dawson"A fresh perspective in contemporary LGBTQ drama... A wonderful addition to any teen collection." -- Voice of Youth Advocates"An important addition to collections for its first-person perspectives on the experiences and inner lives of transgender teens." -- School Library Journal"Williamson has worked with teens grappling with their gender identities, and she folds practive information, about hormonal therapy to freeze puberty, for instance, as well as empathy into her story. A welcome, needed novel." -- Kirkus Reviews"Debut author Williamson does a good job depicting British class realities and David and Leo's struggles with family, bullying, friendship, and bravery. While the book doesn't sugarcoat the difficulty of being a trans teen, it offers hope and the sense that even if you can't get everything you want, you can get what you need." -- Publishers Weekly"Memorable and thought-provoking." -- The Guardian (UK)

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