Seventeen-year-old Becky Martin--smart, funny, ambitious--aspires to be a stand-up comic. While setting out to make her goal a reality, she meets Kip Costello, a rising star in the San Francisco comedy club scene. Where Becky once felt invisible around guys, she now basks in Kip's adoration. And what could be better than an attractive, intense boyfriend who cares about every minute detail of her life? But Becky soon discovers a darker side to Kip, where emotional and physical abuse grown hand in hand. How is it possible to feel so special yet so worthless at the same time? As the relationship goes from loving to controlling, can Becky find the courage to get the help she needs before it's too late?
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"Becky Martin is a 17-year-old comedienne who believes she has found true love with fellow comedian Kip Costello. As Kip becomes increasingly more possessive and controlling, however, Becky finds herself enmeshed in an abusive relationship she has difficulty giving up. This novel is written with great sensitivity as both sides of the abusive relationship are explored, and all the characters are very believable. Recommended for young men as well as for young women." — Sandra (5 out of 5 stars)
"Becky Martin is a 17-year-old comedienne who believes she has found true love with fellow comedian Kip Costello. As Kip becomes increasingly more possessive and controlling, however, Becky finds herself enmeshed in an abusive relationship she has difficulty giving up. This novel is written with great sensitivity as both sides of the abusive relationship are explored, and all the characters are very believable. Recommended for young men as well as for young women."
" This book reveals a lot about abusive relationships, and shows girls that its okay to ask for help from your friends and family, because they care about you, and dont want you to get hurt. "
" It was ok. But it really sucked. I do love the notebook perspective and the whole comedian thing but it just wasn't that good. "
" This book was okay..It just reminding me of books I've read a million times before. "
" This book was good. Very slow & boring at the beginning but once you hit the middle it gets good. Recommended for females. "
" I thought this was a very good book and I would recommend it to other teen aged students interested into types of books about dating abuse and other like issues people may face. This book kept me interested from the first few pages all the way through to the acknowledgments! Good book! "
" really a fantastic book that mixes both sides of the abused and the abuser along with comedy. "
" this book was about this girl who a senior in high school and doesn't know which college to go to yet. She meets a boy at a comic club. They start dating but her parents don't like him. They beats her up all the time. "
" Becky & Abby are seniors in high school, trying to make it as comedians in San Francisco. Then Becky meets Kip, also a comedian. He becomes a controlling boyfriend until Beck says enough! "
" This book is so good because shows how exactly the effects of domestic violence affect the lives of the victim. And how even after it stays with you. "
" While I find this subject very important and serious, I did not think that the writing was very skillful, even for a young adult book. "
" Young Adult book about two San Francisco teenagers who want to become professional stand-up comedians. So...funny. But also tragic because the storyline touches on date abuse/violence. Excellent. Anything by this author is good. "
" A quick, entertaining read. I thought the author did a pretty good job of tacking a tough topic, but didn't do so well building any sense of tension or worry about Becky. "
" This book was a quick and easy read although I didn't like becky. The story was well written and moved quickly. "
" i really like this book. if i didnt i wouldn't bother posting "
" Satisfying read, although not about anything new. "
" Also recommend by the dating violence curriculm I review. This one told by from the girl's point of view. Becky is smart, funny, and extremely capable and likable. It really helps to see how a bad relationship can happen to anyone. "
" Be warned it is a strong book...talks of the dealings of abuse and other related stuff. So if you don't like heavy reading don't read it but if that sort of stuff is okay then it is well written and interesting. "
" Raw and compelling. "
" this book is about a grl how is an a relationship that she think is gogin to work but it ends up being a very abussive relationship "
" it was a great story about a girl who feels lonely and finds this guy she falls in love with that turns abusive. recommended for anyone that feels like they could relate in any way "
" Its those type of books that ull always remember "
Janet Tashjian is the author of several novels, including Fault Line, as well as The Gospel According to Larry, which was named a Best Book for Young Adults, a Notable Trade Book in the Field of Social Studies, a New York Public Library Best Book for the Teen Age, and a Bank Street College of Education Best Children’s Book. She lives outside of Boston with her family.
Jason Harris is a multitalented actor and voice-over artist. He’s narrated numerous audio books, including Dave at Night by Gail Carson Levine, Breaking Point by Alex Flinn, and Ghost of Spirit Bear by Ben Mikaelson.
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