Radio Silence by Alice Oseman

Book Description: What if everything you set yourself up to be was wrong? Frances has been a study machine with one goal. Nothing will stand in her way; not friends, not a guilty secret – not even the person she is on the inside. Then Frances meets Aled, and for the first time, she's unafraid to be herself.

So when the fragile trust between them is broken, Frances is caught between who she was and who she longs to be. Now Frances knows that she has to confront her past. To confess why Carys disappeared…

Frances is going to need every bit of courage she has.

Engaging with themes of identity, diversity, and the freedom to choose, Radio Silence is a tour de force by the most exciting writer of her generation.

Book Rating: 4.7/5

Read: June 1st

Book Review: As I've said before, I have been a fan of Alice Oseman since I was younger, I've read her graphic novel Heartstopper, so it was nice to read her novel which gives more insight into characters that are more in the background of her graphic novels. This book follows Frances and Aled and discusses topics such as mental illness and academic pressure. 

I found this book to be quite relatable and I could understand both POVs of the main characters, which is something I love about Alice Oseman. She creates characters that are so relatable and people can resonate with easily because they go through similar problems as teenagers and young adults nowadays. 

Overall, I enjoyed this book, for its simplicity and how much I can relate to the characters. I really enjoyed Radio Silence and would definitely recommend people to read the book along with Alice Oseman's other works.