I'll Take Everything You Have
School year: Year 10, Year 8, Year 9
Published: 2023
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"I'll Take Everything You Have" by James Klise is a gripping tale that weaves together themes of deception, trust, and the complexities of relationships. The story unfolds when a high school student discovers that his seemingly perfect world is built on lies and manipulation. As he navigates the treacherous waters of friendship and betrayal, he must confront the dark side of human nature and the consequences of greed. Through a blend of suspense and psychological insight, Klise crafts a narrative that explores how far people will go to protect what they cherish most, leading to an unexpected, thought-provoking conclusion. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is aimed at children at US 7th grade+.
This book has been graded for interest at 12-17 years.
This book 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 2023 by Algonquin Young Readers .
James Klise (Chicago, IL) is a high school librarian and adviser for the student literary journal, book club, and the Gay-Straight Alliance. His short stories have appeared in many journals, including StoryQuarterly, New Orleans Review, Ascent, and Southern Humanities Review. Love Drugged is his first novel.