In "Sugarcoated: Leftovers Book 1" by Sarah Epstein, readers are drawn into a world where the line between reality and illusion blurs. The story revolves around a young protagonist grappling with the pressure of societal expectations, family dynamics, and the quest for self-identity. As secrets unravel, relationships become intertwined, revealing deeper emotional truths. The protagonist must navigate through the complexities of love, friendship, and betrayal, all while confronting their own ambitions and desires. With a mix of humor and heartache, "Sugarcoated" paints a vivid picture of growing up and the bittersweet nature of life's leftovers. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is part of a book series called Leftovers .

There are 390 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 2021 by Fourteen Press .

Sarah Epstein spent her childhood drawing, daydreaming and cobbling together books at the kitchen table. A writer, illustrator and designer, she grew up in suburban Sydney and now lives in Melbourne with her husband and two sons. She is passionate about YA, especially the thriller genre, which is her favourite to read. Small Spaces is her first novel.