Somebody That I Used to Know
A Novel
Published on 18. October 2022
Book
Hardback
366 pages
978-1-5420-3874-4 (ISBN)
Description
In this fresh, addictive novel from the author of Tiffany Sly Lives Here Now, an aspiring musician is forced to reunite with her ex-best friend-who just happens to be the world's biggest teen star.
Dylan Woods hasn't seen her best friend, Langston, in years. After he moved to Los Angeles, he ghosted her. Then he became Legendary, the biggest teen R&B artist on the planet.
For the most part, Dylan has moved on, with her sights set on Juilliard. But when her parents announce that Langston is coming for a short stay with them, the entire family is thrilled. Except for Dylan. The idea of sharing a house with music's biggest bad boy makes her stomach churn.
But maybe Langston hasn't changed as much as Dylan thought-he's kept the bucket list they made together years ago. As they start checking off items on the list, Dylan starts to remember old times, her previous self, and their shared love of music.
And there's something else. As Dylan considers giving Langston another chance, she starts to realize that maybe her feelings for him go beyond friendship.
Maybe, just maybe, she's falling for her ex-best friend.
Dylan Woods hasn't seen her best friend, Langston, in years. After he moved to Los Angeles, he ghosted her. Then he became Legendary, the biggest teen R&B artist on the planet.
For the most part, Dylan has moved on, with her sights set on Juilliard. But when her parents announce that Langston is coming for a short stay with them, the entire family is thrilled. Except for Dylan. The idea of sharing a house with music's biggest bad boy makes her stomach churn.
But maybe Langston hasn't changed as much as Dylan thought-he's kept the bucket list they made together years ago. As they start checking off items on the list, Dylan starts to remember old times, her previous self, and their shared love of music.
And there's something else. As Dylan considers giving Langston another chance, she starts to realize that maybe her feelings for him go beyond friendship.
Maybe, just maybe, she's falling for her ex-best friend.
Reviews / Votes
"Davis meaningfully explores the complexities around transracial adoption in ways specific to the Black community. Dylan's friends are well developed and contribute to the storyline and growth of both main characters. The evolution of Dylan and Legend's relationship is a nice, slow burn. A textured story of going from friends to something more, complete with a happily-ever-after." -Kirkus Reviews"Davis thoughtfully tackles the complexities of transracial adoption, friendship, and not giving up yourself for love." -School Library Journal (starred review)
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Seattle
United States
Publishing group
Amazon Publishing
Target group
Young adult
US School Grade: From Tenth Grade to Twelfth Grade, Interest Age: From 15 to 17 years
Product notice
sewn/stitched
Cloth over boards
Dimensions
Height: 217 mm
Width: 142 mm
Thickness: 31 mm
Weight
499 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-5420-3874-4 (9781542038744)
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Person
Dana L. Davis is an author, actress, and voice-over artist who lives and works in Los Angeles. She has starred in Heroes, Coach Carter, Franklin & Bash, Veronica Mars, and countless other film and TV productions. A few of her animation credits include Star vs. the Forces of Evil, Craig of the Creek, and She-Ra and the Princesses of Power. Dana is a classically trained violist and the founder of the LA-based nonprofit Culture for Kids, LA, which provides inner-city children with free tickets and transportation to attend performing arts shows around LA County.