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Fresh by Margot Wood is a hilarious and heartwarming coming-of-age story that follows Elliot, a college freshman, as she navigates the challenges of leaving home and discovering herself. The book explores themes of friendship, romance, self-discovery, and the college experience with a witty and engaging writing style that includes footnotes, multiple choice scenarios, and a relatable protagonist.

Characters:

The characters, especially Elliot, are flawed and realistic, embodying the complexity of young adulthood.

Writing/Prose:

The prose is witty and light-hearted, with a conversational style that adds to the readability.

Plot/Storyline:

The story follows Elliot's tumultuous freshman college experience, filled with humor and tough choices.

Setting:

The setting is a college in Boston, capturing the essence of the freshman experience.

Pacing:

The pacing is quick and engaging, maintaining reader interest while balancing lightheartedness and depth.
Hey, hi, hello there. My name is Elliot McHugh, I’m eighteen years old and hail from Cincinnati; I’m a Leo, a (mostly) chaotic-good extrovert, a freshman at Emerson College in Boston, and I have no id...

Notes:

The main character, Elliot, is often described as funny, sarcastic, and flawed.
Elliot's college experience involves a mix of partying and self-discovery, rather than strict academics.
The book is praised for addressing serious issues like sexual assault while maintaining humor.
Elliot has many relatable, messy experiences typical of young adulthood.
The writing style includes footnotes and multiple choice scenarios, adding a unique touch.
It's marketed as a sex-positive YA novel, but this approach raised some controversy.
Some readers found it cringey or problematic due to Elliot's risky sexual decisions.
The author, Margot Wood, was previously a prominent figure at Epic Reads.
Opinions on the book are highly polarized, with some praising it as a fun read and others criticizing its messaging.
The interactions between characters are noted for sounding realistic and relatable.

Sensitive Topics/Content Warnings

There are high levels of triggers/content warnings, particularly regarding sexual assault and predatory themes.

Has Romance?

There is a high presence of romance in the story, particularly with the development of Elliot's relationships.

From The Publisher:

"A hilarious, heartfelt, and realistic coming-of-age story." -Buzzfeed

"Hilarious and heartwarming." -Popsugar

"A laugh-out-loud and vulnerable coming-of-age story." -The Nerd Daily

[Movie trailer narrator voice]: In a world, where humanity has crumbled-wait, no, wrong story. Sorry! Let's try that again.

[YA movie trailer narrator voice:] Some students enter their freshman year of college knowing exactly what they want to do with their lives. Elliot McHugh isn't one of those people. But picking a major is the last thing on Elliot's mind when she's too busy experiencing all that college has to offer-from dancing all night at off-campus parties to testing her RA Rose's patience to making new friends to having the best sex one can have on a twin-size dorm-room bed.

But she may not be ready for the fallout when reality hits. When the sex she's having isn't that great. When finals creep up and smack her right in the face. Or when her roommate's boyfriend turns out to be the biggest a-hole.

Elliot may make epic mistakes, but if she's honest with herself (and with you, dear reader), she may just find the person she wants to be. And maybe even fall in love in the process . . . Well, maybe. We're not promising anything. We can't give everything away ahead of time.

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