The Knockout Queen

In this dazzling and darkly comic novel, "Full of verve" according to the Los Angeles Times, we follow Bunny Lampert, a seemingly perfect girl in suburban California dealing with her father's alcoholism, and her neighbor Michael, who hides his true self under a facade of normalcy. Their lives intersect in a tumultuous journey of love, identity, and friendship as they confront societal pressures and personal demons. When a devastating act of gossip disrupts their world, both characters must navigate the complexities of connection and acceptance in a poignant exploration of youth and self-discovery.