North Of Beautiful
Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2009
384
Novel • Fiction
Washington State • Contemporary
2009
YA
14-18 years
North of Beautiful by Justina Chen Headley centers around Terra Rose Cooper, a talented and high-achieving sixteen-year-old grappling with a large facial birthmark and the emotional abuse from her controlling father. Her life changes after meeting Jacob, a self-assured boy with a cleft lip, who helps her embrace inner beauty. Themes include redemption through art and the harmful effects of long-term emotional abuse.
Inspirational
Emotional
Contemplative
Romantic
Heartwarming
North of Beautiful by Justina Chen Headley receives praise for its insightful exploration of self-acceptance and identity, with compelling character development and eloquent prose. Some readers feel the pacing is slow and certain plot points predictable. Overall, it is recognized for its emotional depth and inspiring message, though not without minor critiques.
Readers who would enjoy North of Beautiful by Justina Chen Headley are typically teens and young adults drawn to emotionally resonant stories of self-discovery and empowerment. Fans of Sarah Dessen’s Just Listen and Deb Caletti’s The Nature of Jade will appreciate the novel’s exploration of beauty, identity, and courage.
384
Novel • Fiction
Washington State • Contemporary
2009
YA
14-18 years
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