Ben's been in love with Molly for ever. When she finally kisses him at a party, he thinks all his dreams have come true. And later that night, he thinks they've started something really special.





Molly loves Ben too - of course she does. But not like THAT. He's her best friend's brother - which makes him practically her brother too, right? But after a few drinks at a party, Molly kisses Ben. And she can't remember what happened next.





The months of freedom after GCSEs should be the best of your life. But everyone's reckoning with doubts, lies and mixed-up memories, the thorny summer after the potent night before . . .



Lisa was born and grew up in Nottingham. Following a degree in drama she worked as an actor for over a decade before writing her debut novel. The Art of Being Normal became a bestseller and went on to win the Waterstones Children's Book Prize for best older fiction.





Lisa is also the author of four additional novels for young adults, including the critically acclaimed The Summer After The Night Before which was published in 2026. Lisa also created the popular Bigg School series for younger readers. Stepmum Showdown (the seventh title) will be published in September 2026, with more to follow.





She lives in Kent with her family.



Williamson's writing is powerful, relatable and urgently relevant - this book is essential reading for today's teenagers



An honest and compassionate book about a complex subject. I have no doubt this book will find itself on many a school reading list



The plot is skilfully constructed . . . gripping, timely and very important



A compelling, carefully-crafted story that will open eyes and minds to important issues around consent and coercive, controlling behaviour.



Heart-warming and ground-breaking



A gripping mystery that frames friendship, love and new beginnings



Poignant, thought-provoking and intensely readable . . . UK YA writing at its best



Passionate and gripping



Pacy, instantly absorbing



A life-changing and life-saving book