{"product_id":"the-other-f-word-9781250144157","title":"The Other F-Word","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA fresh, humorous, and timely YA novel about two teens conceived via in vitro fertilization who go in search for answers about their donor\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eMilo has two great moms, but he's never known what it's like to have a dad. When Milo's doctor suggests asking his biological father to undergo genetic testing to shed some light on Milo's extreme allergies, he realizes this is a golden opportunity to find the man he's always wondered about. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eHollis's mom Leigh hasn't been the same since her other mom, Pam, passed away seven years ago. But suddenly, Leigh seems happy--giddy, even--by the thought of reconnecting with Hollis's half-brother Milo. Hollis and Milo were conceived using the same sperm donor. They met once, years ago, before Pam died. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eNow Milo has reached out to Hollis to help him find their donor. Along the way, they locate three other donor siblings, and they discover the true meaning of the other F-word: family. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Other F-Word \u003c\/i\u003eby Natasha Friend is heartwarming and original young adult novel. Natasha Friend is also the author of \u003ci\u003eWhere You'll Find Me, Perfect, Lush: A Novel, Bounce, For Keeps\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eMy Life in Black and White\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eThe Other F-Word\u003c\/i\u003e: \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Writing in third-person, Friend (\u003ci\u003eWhere You'll Find Me\u003c\/i\u003e) shifts focus between Hollis and Milo, keeping the mood light and heartfelt as she celebrates the bonds that emerge between newfound siblings and turns their paternal search into an engrossing adventure. \u003cb\u003eThis is a joyful, emotional story full of love, humor, and the messiness of family, no matter the shape it takes\u003c\/b\u003e.\" --\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly, \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003estarred review\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"With convincing dialogue, multidimensional characters (including the adults), and a timely topic, this compelling story movingly proves that there are no stereotypes when it comes to family.\" --\u003ci\u003eBookist\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003cb\u003e starred review\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"With genuine dialogue and reactions, the result is an authentic . . . picture of messy, emotional, and funny teen lives. The story will appeal to teens who enjoy realistic fiction.\" --\u003ci\u003eVOYA\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Hollis and Milo are authentically young adult, both in their voices and in their mixed feelings about their perfectly imperfect families . . . The plot moves along smoothly with well-timed revelations about the mysterious donor and Hollis's anger and grief, and many teens will connect with the questions about identity and the true meaning of family. VERDICT \u003cb\u003eIn a world where many teens' families include diverse and complicated parent and sibling situations, Friend's tale fills a void in YA literature and does it with style\u003c\/b\u003e.\" --\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Those facing similar quests to find birth parents will find this story comforting.\" --\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNatasha Friend\u003c\/b\u003e is the award-winning author of \u003ci\u003eWhere You'll Find Me\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003ePerfect, Lush, Bounce, For Keeps\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eMy Life in Black and White\u003c\/i\u003e. She lives in Madison, Connecticut, with her family. natashafriend.com\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Square Fish","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50462312694034,"sku":"9781250144157","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_47fdd201-8346-4700-8351-2fbc6b93f2d4.jpg?v=1730085631","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-other-f-word-9781250144157","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}