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North Of Beautiful

Justina Chen Headley
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North Of Beautiful

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2009

Book Brief

Justina Chen Headley

North Of Beautiful

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2009
Book Details
Pages

384

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Washington State • Contemporary

Theme
Publication Year

2009

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

14-18 years

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Super Short Summary

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

Reviews & Readership

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Review Roundup

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.

Who should read this

Who Should Read North Of Beautiful?

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.

Book Details
Pages

384

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Washington State • Contemporary

Theme
Publication Year

2009

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

14-18 years

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