47 pages 1 hour read

Abbi Glines

Until Friday Night

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2015

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Before You Read

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Super Short Summary

Until Friday Night by Abbi Glines is a young adult romance novel that tells the story of Maggie Carlton, who moves to Lawton, Alabama, to live with her relatives after witnessing the traumatic death of her mother, and West Ashby, a high school football star grappling with his father's terminal illness. Through alternating perspectives, the novel explores their evolving friendship and romantic relationship, underpinned by themes of grief, healing, and the importance of communication. It depicts grief, trauma, controlling behavior, domestic violence resulting in death, mental illness, and death by suicide.

Reviews & Readership

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Until Friday Night by Abbi Glines is praised for its compelling emotional depth, captivating teen romance, and character development. However, some readers find the plot predictable and the handling of sensitive issues overly simplistic. Overall, it's a heartfelt, engaging read for fans of contemporary YA fiction.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Until Friday Night?

A reader who would enjoy Until Friday Night by Abbi Glines is typically a young adult or new adult interested in contemporary romance with deep emotional themes. Fans of books like The Fault in Our Stars by John Green and Perfect Chemistry by Simone Elkeles will appreciate the compelling relationships and character development.

RecommendedReading Age

15-18years

Lexile Level

HL560L

Book Details

Genre

Romance

Modern Classic Fiction

Themes

Emotions/Behavior: Love

Identity: Mental Health

Life/Time: Childhood & Youth

Topics

Trauma / Abuse / Violence

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