The Best Possible Answer

AP Exams check SAT test check College Application check Date the wrong guy and ruin everything you ve spent your whole life working for check Super-achiever Viviana Rabinovich-Lowe has never had room to be anything less than perfect. But her quest for perfection is derailed when her boyfriend leaks secret pictures of her to the entire school pictures no one was ever meant to see. Making matters worse, her parents might be getting divorced and now her perfect family is falling apart. For the first time, Vivi feels like a complete and utter failure. Then she gets a job working at the community pool, where she meets a new circle of friends who know nothing about her past. That includes Evan, a gorgeous and intriguing guy who makes her want to do something she never thought she d do again trust. For the first time in her life, Vivi realizes she can finally be whoever she wants. But who is that? While she tries to figure it out, she learns something they never covered in her AP courses: that it s okay to be less than perfect, because it s our imperfections that make us who we are. E. Katherine Kottaras once again captures what it means to be a teenager in The Best Possible Answer. "

About the Author :
E. Katherine Kottaras is the author of the young adult novel How to Be Brave. She is at her happiest when she is either 1) at the playground with her husband and daughter and their wonderful community of friends, 2) breathing deeply in a full handstand, or 3) writing. She now lives in Los Angeles where she's hard at work on her next book.

Review :
"How to Be Brave" is a celebration of life, from the captivating open page to the emotional ending. Kottaras acutely and poetically depicts the painful struggle of re-finding yourself after a defining loss-and the stark effects of both success and failure along the way-in a lovely, heartfelt debut. Dahlia Adler, author of Behind the Scenes Just enough sass, just enough heart, and a narrator to root for. "How to be Brave" ushered me into another yet familiar world. Come along for the ride. You'll be glad you did. "Ron Koertge, award winning author of Coaltown Jesus" Powerful and rare, "How to Be Brave" is a wonderfully told story with gleams of humor and wit that will inspire readers to live their lives for real. "Robyn Schneider, bestselling author of The Beginning of Everything" Georgia's realistically profane voice aptly captures her personality, carrying the novel; her traverse through grief and experimentation make for a believable and satisfying character arc. A thoughtful exploration of grief and life. "Kirkus Reviews" How To Be Brave does a cartwheel in your heart. It artfully reminds us that bravery forges a path through fear and grief. "Courtney C. Stevens, author of Faking Normal" Kottaras's debut traces Georgia's struggles and triumphs as she reluctantly sets out to fulfill her mother's final wish for her to try new things and be fearless. Georgia's Greek-American heritage offers a distinctive backdrop for the novel's themes of emotional healing and self-discovery, while Georgia herself emerges as a realistically flawed and genuine protagonist. "Publishers Weekly" "" """A perfect book for anyone trying to figure out what they want their life to look like, and how to be brave enough to make that life a reality." --"Booklist""