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Willow

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Young Adult Romance Fiction Fiction

by Julia Hoban

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3.94 (28.3K ratings)
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description 329 pages

Willow by Julia Hoban holds a well received rating of 3.94 out of 5, based on 28.3K reader ratings. First published in 2009. The book spans 329 pages.

About Willow

Seven months ago on a rainy March night, Willow's parents drank too much wine at dinner and asked her to drive them home. But they never made it--Willow lost control of the car, and both of her parents were killed.Now seventeen, Willow is living with her older brother, who can barely speak to her. She has left behind her old home, friends, and school. But Willow has found a way to survive, to numb the new reality of her life: She is secretly cutting herself.And then she meets Guy, a boy as sensitive and complicated as she is. When Guy discovers Willow's secret, he pulls her out of the solitary world she's created for herself, and into a difficult, intense, and potentially life-changing relationship.Julia Hoban has created an unflinching story about cutting, grieving, and starting anew. But above all, she has written an unforgettable tale of first love.

Detail Value
Author Julia Hoban
Published 2009
Pages 329
Genres Young Adult, Romance, Fiction, Fiction
Average Rating 3.94 / 5.00
Total Ratings 28,342

Reader Ratings & Analysis

Rating Overview

3.9
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28.3K ratings
With a rating of 3.94, Willow is rated below the global average of 4.17. Compared to its genre average of 4.03, it performs on par.

How It Compares

3.94
This Book
4.03
Romance Average
4.17
Global Average

Frequently Asked Questions

What genre is Willow?

Willow is categorized as Young Adult, Romance, Fiction, Fiction. Its primary genre classification is Romance.

Is Willow worth reading?

Based on 28.3K reader ratings, Willow has an average score of 3.94 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."

How many pages is Willow?

Willow has 329 pages.

Who wrote Willow?

Willow was written by Julia Hoban. It was first published in 2009.

What is the ISBN for Willow?

The ISBN-13 for Willow is 9780803733560.0.

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