{"product_id":"us-in-the-bright-lights-9780734424501","title":"Us in the Bright Lights","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSometimes, you have to lose everything to find yourself. \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eA swoony and moving novel about ending up in the most unexpected places, with the most unlikely people, and discovering it's exactly where you're meant to be.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eStevie Jones\u003c\/b\u003e has always lived in the comfort of her best friend \u003cb\u003eBella\u003c\/b\u003e's glorious shadow. But when Bella's suddenly gone, her absence casts a harsh light on everything Stevie's not. Who even is she without her best friend?\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eUnmoored, Stevie moves to Europe for a year in a desperate attempt to fulfill Bella's bucket list. As she checks off Bella's list, she begins to figure out who she is: the things she doesn't like, and the things she does . . . which would all be terrific, if one of those things wasn't way-off-limits \u003cb\u003eTheodore\u003c\/b\u003e, Bella's long-time crush.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAs her time overseas draws painfully to a close, Stevie must decide whether she wants to go back to her old life or stay in the big, bright light of the new world she's building.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eUs in the Bright Lights\u003c\/i\u003e is a deeply romantic novel about a girl who loses everything, but finds herself in the process. Perfect for fans of Nina Kenwood and Biffy James.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003e'Us in the Bright Lights\u003c\/i\u003e reminds readers that there is no right way to grieve a loved one. Stevie's journey to self-discovery is rich with complexity and shows how home can be in more than one place. Arnot's strong voice will appeal to fans of Biffy James's \u003ci\u003eCompletely Normal (and Other Lies)\u003c\/i\u003e and Gabrielle Tozer's \u003ci\u003eThe Unexpected Mess of it All\u003c\/i\u003e.' \u003cb\u003eBOOKS+PUBLISHING\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ch4\u003eDetails\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eISBN13: 9780734424501\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFormat: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNumber of Pages: 352\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEdition: \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublication Date: 28 Jul 2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublisher: \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublication City, Country: Australia\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions (cm): 19.8(H)x12.9(L)x2.8(W)310\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight (gm): 310\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h4\u003eZanni L. Arnot has published over forty trade books for kids under the moniker Zanni Louise, including bestselling board books, picture books, chapter books, and middle grade. \u003ci\u003eA Guide to Falling off the Map\u003c\/i\u003e is her first young adult novel. Zanni tours the world, visiting kids in schools and running writing retreats for grownups. She's also a proud ambassador for Room to Read, an organisation that gives kids access to books. In her free time, you'll likely find Zanni trail running in forests. Zanni lives with her family of four on the east coast of Australia. To find out more, visit www.zanniarnot.com.\u003ch4\u003eReviews\u003c\/h4\u003e","brand":"Zanni L Arnot","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49041672667353,"sku":"9780734424501","price":19.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0502\/9530\/8441\/files\/9780734424501.jpg?v=1785937241","url":"https:\/\/www.arielbooks.com.au\/products\/us-in-the-bright-lights-9780734424501","provider":"Ariel","version":"1.0","type":"link"}