* “Tess Sharpe's latest endeavor has all the trappings of a quintessential romance. [It dissects] Penny and Tate's thorny romance…their relationships with themselves, and…the very nature of love.” —
Booklist, starred review“In this character-driven, slow-burn romance, both Penny and Tate are engaging voices, enriching the narrative with their strong and very different personalities. It’s impossible to choose a favorite…Well characterized and wholly entertaining.”—
Kirkus"Sharpe smartly navigates familiar romance tropes, such as friends-to-lovers, to craft a refreshing and gratifying dynamic…a savvy, slow-burn romance."—
Publishers WeeklyPraise for Tess SharpeThe Girls I've Been: * "A captivating, explosive, and satisfyingly queer thriller."
—Kirkus, starred review * "An arrestingly incisive narrative . . . fiercely captivating and impressively characterized, this tightly plotted thriller is engrossing from start to finish."
—Booklist, starred review
* "Not since Veronica Mars have hardscrabble swagger, enormous grief and teenage noir been combined into such a satisfying piece of storytelling. The Girls I've Been is a heart-wrenching, perfectly paced, cinematic thriller . . . a romance, a tragedy and a story about reclaiming agency and power. It is a triumph."
—Bookpage, starred reviewBarbed Wire Heart: "Harley is one of the most complex, fascinating, dangerous characters I've encountered in years."
—Lisa Gardner "Terrific. "
—David Baldacci "Pulls off something rare."
—Chicago Tribune "Possibly the most powerful, original female character we've had in decades."
—New York Journal of Books * "Highly satisfying."
—Publishers Weekly, starred review * "Sharpe is definitely a name to watch."
—Booklist, starred reviewFar From Here * "This beautifully realized debut delves into the emotions of a girl recovering from drug addiction and grief, all wrapped up in a solid mystery."
—Kirkus Reviews, starred review * "Sharpe creat[es] a lacerating picture of grief and regret. ...The murder mystery is compelling, and its resolution serves as a reminder that love is irrevocably tied to loss and that few people get out of it unscathed."
—Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books, starred review "This romance is full of struggle and strong emotions, likely to find an appreciable YA audience." —
School Library Journal
“This book is a gift not only to girls in love, but to all teens forced to carry adult burdens too soon. An incandescently beautiful novel of young love, loss, and the family we forge when blood ties alone aren’t enough to see us through.”
