TEASE

1. (Download free ebook) Tease Tease Amanda Maciel audiobook | *ebooks | Download PDF | ePub | DOC #546505 in Books Maciel Amanda 2015-04-28 2015-04-28Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 8.00 x .76 x 5.31l, .0 #File Name: 006230531X336 pagesTease | File size: 61.Mb Amanda Maciel : Tease before purchasing it in order to gage whether or not it would be worth my time, and all praised Tease: 1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. :: 4 Pretty Little Stars ::By Pretty Little Book ReviewsI find myself at a loss for words when reviewing this book because it is extremely unconventional. The subject matter of bullying is the main theme of this book of course, but rather than focusing on how the victim feels and lives through the torment, we are taken into the mind of the teenage bully herself, Sara. This is very clever on the authors part however, readers

2. are going to find it very hard to relate and connect with the character simply because it was her actions (along with her friends) that lead to the suicide of a classmate whose name is Emma. There were many points in this book where I shook my head and even moments when I wanted to stop reading it because Sara is such an unlikeable character, but I kept reading anyway to see where everything would go. Was I disappointed? Yes and no. Yes because I felt like the ending was kind of a letdown I wanted more justice than what was served - and no because it was so interesting to be able to get into the mind of the tormentor (which is rarely done in any books) and see how and why things progressed as they did.With that being said, this book really does a great job at diving into the minds of teenagers. Sure, many of us were not bullies in high school, but seeing the driving force behind everything in this novel made sense for the age. Adolescence after all, is a really hard time for many people, and when someone is stealing your boyfriend and screwing with your clique you are bound to do something unimaginable. Right? In high school, this is common. Everything seems more grandiose and life threatening at this age, and the author does a wonderful job of bringing this to life. Just be aware that if you do read this book that there is a lot of slut shaming and nastiness that will ooze from these characters. It may not be pretty, but think back to high school. I am sure some of you will remember exactly what that was like and how teenagers acted and ran off their mouths whether it be true or not. The author doesnt seem to be condoning this behavior but she sure writes it as if she lived it herself to and I commend her for that.Overall, this is not an easy read and I am sure you will either love it or hate it. There really is no in between. But, because I am a reviewer I wanted to make sure that I understood the point of the story and where the author was going when she wrote it, so I remained partial to the story until I could come to grips with what I was reading. Now, for me this could have been a 5 star review because of its uniqueness and the message the author was portraying, but because the characters came off a little dry and immature (yes, I know this is normal for the age) I had to go down a star. But believe me when I say this, the story is very good ESPECIALLY because its so unlikable. This may not make sense to you, but when you read it you will know what I mean.7 of 7 people found the following review helpful. An intriguing, emotionally charged and thought-provoking storyBy FiktshunAmanda Maciels TEASE is a novel that instantly grabs your attention. From its opening line, to its atypical perspective, to its main character who is far from instantly likable, its a story that is at once refreshingly different, intriguing, emotionally charged and thought-provoking.Sara Wharton has been charged with bullying, which led to the death by suicide of Emma Putnam. She is not immediately remorseful for her actions. She does not see the part she played in Emmas death. She does not feel she is the wrongdoer. She sees herself as the victim.Emma Putnam was the girl who stole her boyfriend. It was Emma who called her a tease. It was Emma who was the selfish one who took her life and caused Saras world to fall apart. It was all Emmas fault, not hers.Told from Saras point of view, TEASE moves between the present and the past to reveal just what happened between Emma, Sara, Saras boyfriend Dylan, and Saras friends, including her mean girl best friend Brielle, to show how Saras life has changed, and how Sara herself has eventually changed, because of what had been done and what resulted.TEASE is not a light story with a happily ever after ending. While the writing has an easy flow, making it a quick read, the core of the story bullying and suicide gives it weight and importance. And its underlying messages of consequences and responsibility and understanding and sympathy give it depth.Sara is not a likely choice for narrator, as she isnt instantly relatable, sympathetic or even likable. On first glance she appears cold and selfish. And it is only as the story progresses that readers will begin to see that shes not the self-absorbed, cruel person she pretends to be. She is flawed and insecure and jealous. She desperately wants to fit in, to not be the outsider. And as the tables turn we get to see that she is not so different from Emma.Author Amanda Maciel does a masterful job of telling this story from the bullys perspective without making her too sympathetic or losing sight of the real, if not the only, victim, Emma Putnam. With TEASE, she creates a story that feels very realistic the bullies arent one hundred percent evil and the victim isnt entirely pure and innocent. Her characters arent excused for their behavior but readers are given reasons why they act as they do.And she does this all in a way that is utterly compelling.3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. Should be read by kids todayBy book beach bunnyI knew this book was going to be hard for me as I tend to see everything from the perspective of those being picked on. I also think social media in this day and age is being used to turn bullying into outright harassment in the schools magnifying situations an aspect of which plays out in this book. I mean what fun is calling someone a name when you can do it on Twitter and get the whole school involved right?I was right about the books emotional impact on me. I did not like Sara, the narrator and one of the kids accused of basically bullying this girl Emma into committing suicide. The book does a good job and the writing is very good at getting in the heads of the main character. You cringe when she's describing the things that they did and you want to slap her when she's making excuses, even though you understand and recognize the typically childish reasons she's doing what she's doing.in the end I wound up in tears crying not just for Emma but for Sara as well and all the stupid childish mistakes that ended one life and seriously messed up the lives of the bullies. I would give this to high school students and read it with them to see what they can take from it- I would hope it would be a listen in understanding or at the very least that actions can have horrible consequences even if you didn't intend them. If you gulped through reading or streaming 13 Reasons Why, Tease is the book for you.Provocative, unforgettable,

3. and inspired by real-life incidents, Amanda Maciel's highly acclaimed debut novel Tease is the story of a teenage girl who faces criminal charges for bullying after a classmate commits suicide. With its powerful narrative, unconventional point of view, and strong anti-bullying theme, this coming-of-age story offers smart, insightful, and nuanced views on high school society, toxic friendships, and family relationships.Emma Putnam is dead, and it's all Sara Wharton's fault. At least, that's what everyone seems to think. Sara, along with her best friend and three other classmates, has been criminally charged for the bullying and harassment that led to Emma's shocking suicide. Now Sara is the one who's ostracized, already guilty according to her peers, the community, and the media. In the summer before her senior year, in between meetings with lawyers and a court-recommended therapist, Sara is forced to reflect on the events that brought her to this momentand ultimately consider her own role in an undeniable tragedy.And she'll have to find a way to move forward, even when it feels like her own life is over. From School Library JournalGr 9 UpWho is responsible when a bullied teen commits suicide? Sara and her friends find themselves embroiled in a legal nightmare after new classmate Emma hangs herself following months of their ruthless harassment. In Sara's mind, Emma was at fault: she stole Sara's boyfriend, so retaliation was fair game, and suicide was an unwarranted overreaction. That the story is told from a bully's perspective adds complexity to this compelling, ripped-from-the-headlines novel. The characters are three-dimensional and nobody is completely right or wrong in this realistic exploration of how bullying-related suicide affects everyone involved. Sara is in denial about her reprehensible actions, and readers who love a flawed character will root for her as she comes to terms with her role in Emma's death. It's clear how easily Sara got caught up in the act of bullying through the influence of her mean-girl best friend, Brielle. The two carelessly indulge in cyberbullying as well as face-to-face taunting, effectively demonstrating how cruelty can seem so simple when there are no immediate consequences. Family bonds and a tentatively blossoming romance play a vital role in Sara's journey to self-awareness. This nuanced look at a controversial topic will keep readers hooked until its satisfying conclusion and makes great fodder for discussion among high school students.Allison Tran, Mission Viejo Library, CAFrom BooklistSara Wharton is a bully. But not, she insists, a murderer. However, Emma Putnam has committed suicide; she was literally bullied to death, and Sara has been criminally charged. Sara, though, blames Emma, who, she acidly thinks, got off easy. Self-pitying and not a bit sorry, she is a classic antiheroine . . . or is she? As the story moves back and forth in time, before and after the suicide, a fuller portrait emerges as Saras first-person voice reveals essential details. Perhaps she might, in the end, come to terms with her actions and even find redemption. First-time novelist Maciel has done an exemplary job of giving readers a multidimensional portrait of a bully that is psychologically acute and emotionally resonant. Readers may not like Sara, but they will come to empathize with her as she discovers the meaning of remorse. Realistic and suffused with truth, Tease is an excellent choice for both independent reading and classroom use. Grades 9-12. -- Michael Cart Horrifying. Satisfying. Remarkable in so many ways. Tease is a brave debut. (Ellen Hopkins, New York Times bestselling author)Tease masterfully shows that when it comes to bullying, nothing is black and white, no side of the story is the only side of the story, and there are no winners. A compulsive read, and an absolute must-add to all bullying discussions. (Jennifer Brown, author of The Hate List)Amanda Maciels timely exploration of bullying pulls no punches. Tease is a bold, hard-hitting and memorable debut that needs to be read and talked about. (Courtney Summers, author of This is Not a Test)Tease is a book I wish Id writtenshocking, subtle, and emotionally raw. (Katie Cotugno, author of How to Love)An emotional, deftly paced and heartbreaking first novel. (Kirkus s)That the story is told from a bullys perspective adds complexity to this compelling, ripped-from-the-headlines novel. This nuanced look at a controversial topic will keep readers hooked until its satisfying conclusion and makes great fodder for discussion among high school students. (School Library Journal)This powerful and realistic Mean Girls story had us addicted from page one...A thought provoking must-read that haunted us after the last page. (Justine Magazine)First-time novelist Maciel has done an exemplary job of giving readers a multidimensional portrait of a bully that is psychologically acute and emotionally resonant. Realistic and suffused with truth, Tease is an excellent choice for both independent reading and classroom use. (Booklist)Riveting page-turner. (Voice of Youth Advocates (VOYA))The novel enters fearsome territory honestly and will give teenagers a great deal to think about. (Newsday)