by Lois Lowry
First published 1996
Anastasia hates everything about herself - her nose, her body, her eyes. But she dreams of opening a cozy bookshop, if only she can overcome her crippling insecurities. When her parents enroll her in a prestigious modeling school, Anastasia is horrified. Can she learn to accept her flaws and find the confidence to pursue her true passion?
Genres: fiction, romance, coming-of-age, contemporary, young-adult, family-drama
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, found-family, overcoming-insecurities
Setting: Boston (Mass.)
232 pages · Paperback · Espasa Calpe Mexicana, S.A.