REVIEWS

"Ruby Tuesday is a flawless gem of a book that manages to balance a heartfelt story with elements of adventure . . . probably my favourite read of 2020. Does what so many relationship novels try and do, better." - Stella-r Reads (Goodreads review)

"Ruby Tuesday by Hayley Lawrence stands out with its strong link to the arts and the importance of being able to create, to appreciate and to surround yourself with the things that can speak to your soul." - Educate Empower

"A wonderful tale from broken to living the best life you can." - Samantha Harris (Goodreads)

"Growing up in a complex world. Navigating self doubt, exploring love, setting boundaries and finding your voice. Ruby Tuesday is a story every young woman on the precipice of womanhood should read. It's a story of our time." - Tracey Fairhurst, Port Macquarie News

"An important book. Should be read by young adults AND their parents. Conversations should follow." - Tina Jameson (Goodreads Review)

"Ruby Tuesday is the sort of book that hurts in a good way. It's heart-breaking but emotionally cathartic, bittersweet but poignant and ultimately uplifting." - BorgPrincess (Goodreads Review)

"A deeply moving story about regaining trust after trauma, overcoming fears and taking chances, with a strong theme of the me too movement." - Booksaboutem

"I just adored everything about this beautiful gem of a book." - Amanda C (Goodreads)

"Ruby Tuesday is a novel that explores a range of themes including music, friendships and relationships, grief, sexual consent and healing. Many of these experiences that Ruby goes through would be relatable to many teenage girls." - In the Good Books Blog

"I absolutely devoured this book." - Lucie Dess (Goodreads Review)

"This is one of those books that you need to read and straight away!" - Blue (Goodreads review)

"I loved the prose, Hayley is such a beautiful writer and I was completely suckered in to the conflict and the emotional journey of the protagonist." - @georgiesarahsunshine (Instagram reviewer)

"I wanted to track down and terrify each character who contributed to Ruby's broken little heart." - Halfdesertedstreets (Instagram reviewer)

"Ruby has stirred a fire in my belly! A determination to be a good role model to both my kids and those around them. Stand tall ... Be proud ... Speak out ... Be honest ... Fight hard ... Be kind ... and never let other f@#kers put it over you!!! High school English teachers ... GET ON THIS!!!!" - Ktyperkins (Teacher/Instagram review)

"I cannot express how much I enjoyed this unforgettable Australian YA contemporary novel! It's a gorgeous love story that also explores the heart breaking realities girls face in today's world." - PagesofBonnie (Instagram reviewer)

"I have been utterly consumed by Ruby Tuesday and her world ... Ultimately this is a story about the importance of the world hearing your song." - Oh Creative Day (Teacher/Instagram reviewer)

RUBY TUESDAY was published by Penguin Random House in September 2020.

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