As the online shaming takes on a horrifying life of its own, Frankie begins to wonder: is her real life over? Blood Moon is a punchy, vivid and funny story of first-time love, hormone-fuelled sexuality and intense female friendships – whilst addressing, head-on, the ongoing exploitation of young girls online and the horror of going viral. But soon a graphic meme goes viral, turning an innocent, intimate afternoon into something disgusting, mortifying and damaging. During astronomy-lover Frankie's first sexual experience with the quiet and lovely Benjamin, she gets her period. Sarah Crossan meets Sex Education in this feminist YA verse novel about periods, sex and online shaming.īlood Moon is an extraordinary YA novel in verse about the online shaming of a teenage girl. It’s a very special book.” Louise O'Neill Moving, compelling and bold, it filled me with such hope. “One of the best YA debuts I’ve read in years. "With every verse of her debut, Cuthew shouts down the shame, chips away at the period taboo, and firmly establishes herself as a bold and vital new voice in feminist literature. "Written with humour and understanding, this is the book young people need." Sara Pascoe
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