All the Invisible Things

About this book

A warm, witty, important story about being a young woman today, and what it's like to find a real connection amid all the noise. Perfect for fans of Holly Bourne and Laura Steven's The Exact Opposite of Okay. With Pez, the days felt endless – cycling, climbing trees, sucking sour sweets till our tongues burned. I'd give anything to be that girl again. For four years Vetty Lake has been keeping her heart in hiding. Since her mum died and her family moved out of London it's felt so much safer not to tell people how she really feels. She's never even told anyone she's attracted to girls as well as boys. But now Vetty's seventeen and coming back to London she's determined to start living out loud. She's convinced that reconnecting with her childhood best friend Pez is the key. She was always fearless around him. But when she sees Pez again, he's different. Guarded. It's like their special connection never existed. And suddenly Vetty's sure he's been hiding too...

Censorship history

In 2024, "All the Invisible Things" by Orlagh Collins was banned at the school level in several districts across the United States due to its LGBTQ+ content. This decision followed a series of formal complaints from parents and local advocacy groups, leading to school board votes that upheld the bans in multiple states. The book's removal sparked protests from students and educators advocating for diverse representation in literature, highlighting ongoing debates about censorship in educational settings.

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