{"product_id":"high-moments","title":"High Moments","description":"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDon't miss \u003ci\u003eNothing I Wouldn't Do\u003c\/i\u003e, the compelling, original and hilarious new novel from Sara-Ella Ozbek.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 'Addictive, hilarious, bold' \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eEmma Jane Unsworth\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e, \u003c\/i\u003eauthor of \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eAdults\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e ‘If you were a fan of Lena Dunham’s \u003ci\u003eGirls \u003c\/i\u003ethen Sara-Ella Ozbek’s latest could be your new best friend’ \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eheat\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e 'A beautiful, messed-up mash-up of \u003ci\u003eThe Devil Wears Prada\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eFleabag\u003c\/i\u003e’ \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSarra Manning \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eauthor of\u003ci\u003e \u003cb\u003eThe Rise and Fall of Becky Sharp\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eScarlett is far from perfect.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eShe changes herself to please others.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eShe makes mistakes – over and over again.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eShe repeatedly goes back to people that have hurt her.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e Scarlett has a tricky relationship with her mother and is desperate for people to like her.\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e She moves to London without a plan, but when she manages to land a job at a modelling agency she thinks that her life is finally on track.\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e Scarlett soon discovers that the fashion industry is far from what she had imagined and her life begins to spiral out of control. 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A fast-paced lesson in being careful what you wish for’ \u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eDaily Mail\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 'Very funny' \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBella\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 'This crisp, funny debut novel offers a stark look at the modelling industry and the awkward situations frequently faced by twenty-something women . . . While there are moments of darkness, it'll also leave you feeling *seen*' \u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eCosmopolitan \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e​\u003c\/b\u003e‘'One of the most seductive and accomplished debuts I have ever read . . . I was obsessed with the insight into the murky world of modelling, and the way Sara-Ella explores the feelings of \"other\" that can consume so much of our twenties' \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eLaura Jane Williams \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eauthor of \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Love Square\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 'Ozbek’s hugely entertaining debut is an enjoyable takedown of the fashion industry which also asks what does it take to be truly seen?' \u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eiNews\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 'Brilliantly highlights the insecurities of being a young woman and not feeling like you've “become” anything yet’ \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eEmma Gannon\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 'Set in the seedy underbelly of the high octane world of fashion, modelling and Instagram influencers, Scarlett is the perfect heroine for our times. Essential reading for anyone relieved to be done with their twenties and a cautionary tale for those who are still living them!' \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSarra Manning \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e 'An exhilarating, edgy, roller coaster of a story from start to finish. \u003ci\u003eThe High Moments\u003c\/i\u003e is a fascinating window into the bright lights - and underbelly - of the fashion industry'  \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eHelly Acton\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e","brand":"MediaPlace","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57317388059006,"sku":"NW9781471187971","price":8.84,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1379\/1261\/files\/9781471187971.jpg?v=1778699912","url":"https:\/\/mediaplace.com\/products\/high-moments","provider":"MediaPlace","version":"1.0","type":"link"}