"Being Not Good: As Opposed to Being Bad" by Elizabeth Stevens explores the complexities of morality and self-identity in a world that often demands clear distinctions between right and wrong. The story follows the protagonist as they navigate social expectations and personal dilemmas, questioning the nature of goodness and the pressure to conform to societal standards. Through introspective moments and interactions with a diverse cast of characters, the narrative delves into themes of acceptance, moral ambiguity, and the idea that being "not good" can sometimes lead to self-discovery and authenticity in a judgmental world. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is part of a book series called Bad Boys Guide To .

There are 400 pages in this book.

It is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed.

This book was published in 2019 by Sleeping Dragon Books .