It Sounded Better In My Head

Product Description When her parents announce their impending separation, Natalie cant understand why no one is fighting - or at least mildly upset. Then Zach and Lucy, her two best friends, hook up, leaving her feeling slightly miffed and decidedly awkward. Shed always imagined shed end up with Zach one day - in the version of her life that played out like a TV show, with just the right amount of banter, pining and meaningful looks. Now everything has changed and nothing is quite making sense. Until an unexpected romance comes along and shakes things up even further...It Sounded Better in My Head is a tender, funny and joyful novel about longing, confusion, feeling left out and finding what really matters - from an exciting new voice in Australian YA writing. Review I loved every word of it... Kenwood captures so many late-teenage feelings so perfectly... I really couldnt stop thinking of Sally Rooneys work while I read this book - the clear, conversational prose is absolutely spot on, and every scene is keenly observed... If you only read one YA book this year, make it this one. --- Kill Your DarlingsPeppered with sparkling humour and electric dialogue, the portrayal of Natalies struggles with self-image, future worries and accidental love is heartwarming to read. Kenwood has achieved the almost impossible: the quintessential YA voice. --- Big Issue (starred review) About the Author Nina Kenwood is a writer, who lives in Melbourne. She won the 2018 Text Prize for her debut young adult novel, It Sounded Better in My Head.