Bodaciously True & Totally Awesome: Episode I, Bad Boy (Bodaciously True & Totally Awesome: An '80s American Teen Epic)

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"Even if readers have no connection to the ’80s ... nostalgia will overtake them like a whiff of perfume. As Ace himself might say, 'Awesome, Dude.'" - Blueink Review (*Starred Review*)In 1986, Avery "Ace" Craig seems to have it all: he's smart, athletic, and naturally charming. What he doesn't have is a clue: about girls, relationships, or manhood. On a school trip to Washington D.C., Avery shakes hands with President Reagan, gets a glimpse of his future, and has a sexual awakening, setting off a chain reaction of trouble.As Ace struggles with school, parents, hormones and growing up, his only guidance comes from his equally clueless friends, a Boy Scout Handbook, and a Princess Leia poster.Bodaciously True and Totally Awesome is sweeping, full-length novel—the first in an epic 9-book contemporary saga of a reluctant heartthrob navigating the perils of romantic relationships, action and adventure, while working toward his dreams. Will Avery learn the nature of true love, or will his choices send him down a path of self-destruction?Go back to an ’80s universe where Fast Times at Ridgemont High meets War & Peace. Perfect for fans of Stranger Things, The Wonder Years, and the irreverent spirit of John Hughes movies.Publisher's Note: This is an unfiltered, hilarious, and raw novel about the '80s written for adults. Contains mature themes and explicit content. Not intended for YA readers.A Time Machine: Step back into a world of MTV, mixtapes, and rotary telephones.An Awakening: An unflinching "R-Rated" look at Gen X adolescence, from the spark of lust to the sting of real-world heartbreak.The Freedom: Relive the era of unsupervised independence, where the only thing faster than your bike was the trouble you found after dark.The Soundtrack: Echoing with bands from A-Ha to ZZ Top, discover the ultimate mixtape in book form, with curated Spotify playlists that bring every chapter to life.If you've ever looked back and wondered how you survived being a teenager … this one's for you.