Woodfolk, Ashley

Five starred reviews! From New York Times bestselling author Ashley Woodfolk, Nothing Burns as Bright as You is an impassioned stand-alone tale of queer love, grief, and the complexity of female friendship. Two girls. One wild and reckless day. Years of tumultuous history unspooling like a thin, fraying string in the hours after they set a fire. They were best friends. Until they became more. Their affections grew. Until the blurry lines became dangerous. Over the course of a single day, the depth of their past, the confusion of their present, and the unpredictability of their future is revealed. And the girls will learn that hearts, like flames, aren't so easily tamed. It starts with a fire. How will it end?.

Contains a collection of essays by writer Ashley Woodfolk on bullying, heartbreak, racism, and confidence, drawn from her own experiences and those of her hero, Michelle Obama.

When Jordyn Jones transfers to Edgewood High, she sees it as a chance to start over and get away from what happened at her old school--but soon an anonymous podcast begins revealing humiliating secrets about the other students, and threatening to expose Jordyn's secret.

Over the course of one wild and reckless day, two best friends become something more and the depth of their past, the confusion of the present, and the unpredictability of their future is revealed.

Over the course of one wild and reckless day, two best friends become something more and the depth of their past, the confusion of the present, and the unpredictability of their future is revealed.

"High school senior Tobyn, who attends a performing arts school in Harlem, finds support from her fellow Flyy Girls as she pursues fame as a singer, grows closer to Noelle, and struggles to connect with her older sister"--OCLC.

"Noelle Lee can't afford any distractions. She's dedicated to keeping her grades up and practicing the cello so she can get into her dream conservatory. But she can't stay focused if her ex-boyfriend, beasties, and budding feelings for her friend Tobyn keep getting in the way. Just when her life seems complicated enough, her dad loses his job and the much-- needed income that goes with it. Noelle has always been a little mean, but with all the added stress, even she knows her attitude is becoming too much to handle"--Back cover.

"Micah Dupree had always liked being the 'good girl.' She was happy painting, going to church, and acing her school projects. After all, she had a perfect older brother to live up to. But when he unexpectedly dies, Micah's world is turned upside-down. With her anxiety growing, a serious boyfriend in the picture, and new feelings emerging, Micah begins to question what being the 'good girl' really means .. . and if it's worth it, anyway"--Provided by publisher.

"It's Lux Lawson's first day at Augusta Savage School of the Arts in Harlem, and she's determined to make it work. She can't get kicked out of another place, especially since her only other option is military school. So when she runs into the Flyy Girls--the three coolest kids in her grade-- Lux puts her plan in motion: She'll join their crew, focus on her photography, and stay out of trouble. But can she actually start over with these girls, or will her past catch up with her and ruin everything?"--Back cover.

In New York City, follows the breakup of teenaged best friends Cleo and Layla, told in alternating timelines.