[Bryant Rockwell 02] • The Show Must Go On

Liv’s a snarky chocoholic, Luke’s an angry thug. Who better to take Dirty Diana down a peg or two? She totally has it coming.

Liv battles with treadmills and taste-defying crispbreads to get in shape; it’s just a shame her pithy comments don't burn calories. But her barbed wit is never intended to wound, unlike the real Queen B. Whose jealousy knows no bounds when Liv lands the part of Tallulah in the school play and the attention of more than one keen suitor.

After a tangle with a nasty gang got him in trouble with the law, Luke’s life is finally getting back on track. In his efforts to help Liv defeat Diana, he devises an audacious under-cover plan to infiltrate the enemy camp. Playing the tough guy comes easy, but he never expected isolation to hurt this bad.

As the mission plays out, Liv struggles to figure who are the heroes and villains in her life. Her survival depends on making the right choices.

Described as a pitch-perfect blend of drama and romance for fans of “10 Things I Hate About You” and “Glee,” this young adult story is snappy, eclectic and edgy. An enjoyable read which will appeal to anyone with a sense of humour and an ear for the ironic.

Dealing with issues of self-image and peer abuse, this well-written, intriguing series shares many elements with "13 Reasons Why" as the complex characters grapple with issues such as sexuality, bullying and misread signals. It gives a convincing depiction of mercurial teenage relationships and that dreadful sense of hope and fear combined around transforming friendships into relationships when you don’t quite dare take the plunge in case your feelings aren’t reciprocated.