The Exact Opposite of Okay
Published: 2018
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The Exact Opposite of Okay by Laura Aikman follows the story of Izzy, a witty and fiercely independent teenager navigating the trials of adolescence. When a scandal involving her private life makes headlines, she must confront the public scrutiny and the people around her who may not have her best interests at heart. As she deals with betrayal, friendship, and the complexities of first love, Izzy learns to embrace her true self amid the chaos of teenage life. The novel examines themes of loyalty, resilience, and the importance of standing up for oneself in a judgmental world. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
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 2018 by W F Howes Ltd .
Laura Steven is an author, journalist and screenwriter from the northernmost town in England. She has an MA in Creative Writing and works at a non-profit organisation supporting women in the creative arts. Her TV pilot, Clickbait, was a finalist in British Comedy's 2016 Sitcom Mission. She lives in Newcastle.