Pink

Ava wants to change. Her old life and school is a little too much for her--she wants to see what the other world (the pink, the beautiful, and the fun) looks like. Her journey starts by joining Billy Hughes private school. She meets and befriends Alexis and her friends. She also hangs out with the Billy Hughes "Screw ups." Her mission is to see which box she fits in; would she really know where she fits in? Even though I wanted to know what she'll choose/be, I had to figure it out with Ava, taking the journey together. Until the very end, I was trying to figure out what she will choose--just like she was trying to figure out herself. It never failed to make me smile and keep me interested. Such a beautifully told story that will stay close to me for a long time.Ava is naively sweet. As smart as she is, she could be dumb too. I did not pity Ava for not knowing her box or being confused. I steered with her for an undecided self-discovery, and dare I say I liked it. On the other hand, the way Wilkinson depicted Chloe as a stuck up feminist and lesbian wasn't appalling nor cringing, but a revelation. Chloe was a great girlfriend but a little judgmental. I really, really liked her boldness and classiness.Moreover, there are times when authors quote or discuss some classic throughout the book, and at times it doesn't leave any impression on readers. Well, Wilkinson knows how to make it sound genuine, attention-grabbing, and interesting. It makes you want to read those old classic books you dread. Quite honestly, "enjoy" is not the right word to describe my elation about this book--blissful is more like it.Besides its magnificent writing, the characters gave this book a lot of depth and lovability. I loved dubious, confused Ava; deep, dark and mysterious Chloe was my favorite; Sam (and all the "screw ups") on the other hand rock my socks off. The Characters were amazingly smart and entertaining. I loved them so much to the point where I wished they were real people. They weren't just the normal YA fluffs we get to see a lot of times: they have depth, purpose, and they aim for higher things. They were believable and too good for my taste.Pink is a thought-provoking yet humorous read. The prose is impeccable. The storyline is fascinating and it hooks you from the start. It'll make you smile, giggle and think hard. Without a doubt, you will love Pink, and Wilkinson is an author to look out for. And every book lover would relish this book.

I guess this book is good. I would recommended this book to all my friends. Its great. Anyone who isn't homophobe could red this book.

Read this when I was very young (11 or so) And I discovered that I liked girls, and this sort of let me know it was okay to love whoever. It's also about stage crew, which weirdly enough I now work as theatre stage crew. Really inspiring, absolutely hilarious.

I know that this may not be the longest of product reviews, but my item had come in very quickly and within the time frame in which it was to come in, along with being pristine condition. This has pleased me very much, and I definitely plan to buy from this seller again.

Pink was probably one of my favorite books ever I say that about every book but it so true I will definitely read more book by this author

YES!+Ava is essentially the opposite of what you'd expect from a teenage girl, but not in the "not like other girls" way. She goes to a liberal school, she has a hot girlfriend, she has super liberal parents. She basically has it totally good and easy. But Ava wants rules and structure! She cares about being academically challenged! She wants to wear blue jeans and pink sweaters, not all black! She wants to have girl friends to talk about make up and boys! Well, maybe not boys, since she's a lesbian, or is she?+I could definitely understand Ava trying to find her way and having no idea who the real Ava is. Was it the all black wearing emo goth lesbian who scorned all things pink and stereo-typically feminine? Is it the pink cashmere, kitten heel wearing girl who dirty dances and makes out with boys at parties? Is is the paint covered girl who discusses misogyny and mathematics? All of them? None of them? Something in between? Ava is desperate to fit in, but she has no idea where she belongs.NO!-Ava wants to try dating a boy at her new school in order to be "normal." When she finally gets her hands on a boy, she spazzes out about cheating on her girlfriend. Um, duh? What did she think she was doing? Hooking up with someone behind your partner's back is...cheating! But then she decides it's not cheating, since it was with a boy. This is why bisexuals are seen as greedy cheaters!-Ava is quick to point out others' homophobia, misogyny, and sexism, but totally doesn't see it in herself. And it's never addressed either. Her whole mission is based on the fact that pink is girly and she wants to be pink and girl and normal! Also trying to date a boy to be normal. Hellooo!?!?-"And I don't know whether that means I'm straight or gay, or gay with a twist of straight or what." Um....BISEXUAL?!?!? Bisexuality is a thing!!!

Read the book twice!Cant put it down.Would recommmend it to any of my freinds.A great read.Thank you Lili Wilkinson!Love it

beautiful and messy and smart and complicated a brilliant book that puts a whole new take on coming of age stories i love it and you will tlo

I loved this book so much couldn't put it down and I wish it could last forever or have a sequel . Pink is a great book for I think older girls 12+