Book Description
for Blood Moon by Lucy Cuthew
From The United States Board on Books for Young People (USBBY)
When Frankie's first sexual experience goes viral, the aftermath is widespread and destructive. Who is responsible for the digitally-created images that spread throughout the school and the internet? Frankie's reputation is destroyed, the cyberbullying isolates her from friends, and the vicious comments on the images consume her every waking thought. Ashamed and desperate, Frankie finally turns to her parents and estranged best friend to find a solution. In the process, Frankie learned a lot about who she is and who she wants to be. This relatable, timely, and poignant novel in verse is a powerful voice for young women.
2021 USBBY Outstanding International Books list.
Author lives in Wales with her family.
UK. Originally published in UK as Blood Moon by Walker Books in 2020. Published in the United States by Walker Books US / Candlewick Press in 2020.
© USBBY, 2022. Used with permission.