The Runner (4) (The Tillerman Cycle)

The Wings of a Falcon

Mister Max: The Book of Lost Things

The Callender Papers

The Pretty One

When You Were Here

Dear Evan Hansen: The Novel

The Secret Language of Girls (The Secret Language of Girls Trilogy)

In 'Tell Me If the Lovers Are Losers,' Cynthia Voigt explores the complexities of friendship, competition, and personal growth through the lives of three college freshmen roommates: Niki, Anthea, and Hildy. Niki is an athletic and competitive swimmer, Anthea is a studious and reserved individual, and Hildy is outgoing and sociable. Despite their differences, they form a close bond. The novel delves into their individual struggles, including Niki's intense focus on winning, Anthea's cultural and familial pressures, and Hildy's search for meaningful connections. As they navigate their first year of college, they confront challenges that test their friendship and force them to reevaluate their understanding of success and the true meaning of being a 'loser' or a 'winner' in life. The story is a poignant examination of the transition from adolescence to adulthood and the value of relationships in shaping one's identity.

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The Runner (4) (The Tillerman Cycle)

Cynthia Voigt, 1985

The Wings of a Falcon

Cynthia Voigt, 1993

Mister Max: The Book of Lost Things

Cynthia Voigt, Iacopo Bruno, 2013

The Callender Papers

Cynthia Voigt, 1983

The Pretty One

Cheryl Klam, 2008

When You Were Here

Daisy Whitney, 2013

Dear Evan Hansen: The Novel

Steven Levenson, Benj Pasek, Val Emmich, 2018

The Secret Language of Girls (The Secret Language of Girls Trilogy)

Frances O'roark Dowell, 2004