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Piecing together toxic relationship patterns from her past, Natalie finds herself strutting down fashion runways and rekindling her passion for clothing design in the present. All the while, her best friend, Anastaze, struggles with her own secret—whether or not to reveal her true identity to the thousands of fans of her popular blog and her potential first sexual partner.
Clever, sexy, and hilarious, Vow of Celibacy delves into the perilous terrain of love and relationships, the uncertainty of early adulthood, and the sustaining force of friendship. This is an irresistible novel about the stories we can't help but tell ourselves about others, and it captures in perfect pitch what it's like to be a young woman coming of age in America today.
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Release date
July 18, 2016 -
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Kindle Book
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OverDrive Read
- ISBN: 9781942600985
- File size: 819 KB
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EPUB ebook
- ISBN: 9781942600985
- File size: 1506 KB
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Languages
- English
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Reviews
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June 1, 2016
An unlucky-in-love woman takes a vow of celibacy as she reflects on her sexual adventures and mistakes in this debut novel.Natalie has never had a problem finding sex. Finding a meaningful relationship that doesn't leave her unsatisfied or miserable? That's a different story. After one especially terrible "relationship" crashes and burns, Natalie decides she needs a break from all things romantic. So, in hopes of avoiding the same mistakes in the future, Natalie looks back at her past. Starting in the ninth grade, she examines each sexual or romantic experience and tries to figure out what keeps going wrong. But Natalie's quest for love isn't the only thing going on in her life--she also has an increasingly busy career. As a fashion producer with a background in design, Natalie is used to dealing with models. But when a mistake leads to her actually becoming a plus-size model and she steps out onto the runway, she's amazed at the opportunities that appear. Through it all, it's easy to root for Natalie as a funny, quick-witted, and completely human heroine. Although her looks back into her past are primarily concerned with romantic escapades, she also faces her relationships with her body and her parents. A subplot about Natalie's blogger BFF is also sweet and entertaining. A smart, funny, and fast-paced book about sex, love, body image, and friendship.COPYRIGHT(2016) Kirkus Reviews, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
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