The Seven Torments of Amy and Craig (A Love Story) by Don Zolidis, 342 pages. Hyperion, 2018. $15.
Language: R (3 F); Mature Content: PG-13 (referenced - Sex, Drinking), Violence: G
BUYING ADVISORY: MS, HS – OPTIONAL
AUDIENCE APPEAL: AVERAGE
Craig is a nerdy 16 year old boy who accidentally finds himself with his first girlfriend, Amy. He is instantly head over heels and oblivious to Amy and her needs which leads her to break up with him six times. Each time, Craig manages to somehow win her back and each time, he seems more and more confused as to what is going on inside their relationship.
The great thing about The Seven Torments of Amy and Craig is that it is a love story of sorts, from a teen aged male perspective. Craig is a comic book reading, Dungeons and Dragons playing, social outcast, skinny, geeky boy that wears his heart on his sleeve and shares how it feels to be a teenaged boy in love. This isn’t a perspective that is always shown. I love the idea that boys can read about other male love experiences in a positive way the same way that girls can.
Dina W. - ELA teacher
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