Alice Oseman

The second novel by the phenomenally talented author of Solitaire, Alice Oseman – the most talked-about YA writer right now.

Radio Silence

"I wish I could be as subtle and beautiful. All I know how to do is scream.”

"What—" I stammered.  “You- you’re his boyfriend. And best friend."

“No, I’m not,” he said. “I’m just someone he kisses sometimes.”

and then he laughed, and it reminded me of a child's laugh, and I wished people could always laugh and run like that.

"It'd take hours to explain," I said. "I’d listen to you for hours," he said.

Frances har altid været en 12-talspige med ét mål, eliteuniversitet. Der er intet, der kan stoppe hende på vejen dertil; hverken venner, en insisterende mor, eller den ene hobby, som Frances rent faktisk bare dyrker for sjov: at tegne illustrationer til hendes absolutte yndlings-podcast. Men da Frances møder Aled, det generte geni bag Universe City, opdager Frances en helt ny frihed, som hun ikke har kunnet terpe sig til. For første gang oplever Frances ægte venskab, og hvad det vil sige at være sig selv. Men så går podcasten viralt, og alt ændrer sig ... Radio Silence er en sjov, eftertænksom og rørende roman om at turde sige fra og være tro mod sig selv.

kari <33

It felt so real. It didn’t feel like I was trying to be someone I’m not, like I was putting on an act.

I cared about him. And he cared about me.

“I wish I could be as subtle and beautiful. All I know how to do is scream.” 

We started to realise that it didn’t even matter what we did together, because we knew that if we were both there, we would have a good time. 

“Sometimes I think if nobody spoke to me, I’d never speak again.”

emma

Frances Janvier è sempre stata una "macchina da studio" con un unico obiettivo: entrare in una università d'élite. E nulla la può fermare: né gli amici, né il segreto che nasconde, neppure la sua stessa personalità. Aled Last frequenta l'ultimo anno del liceo ma ricorda a tutti un bambino piccolo che ha perso la mamma al supermercato. È timido e prende sempre voti altissimi. Quando incontra Aled, Frances scopre una nuova libertà. Per la prima volta non ha paura di essere se stessa. Frances è una ragazza, Aled un ragazzo, e, come spesso succede, i due si innamorano e... No, in effetti non va così. Frances e Aled non si innamorano affatto: collaborano a un podcast. E ottengono un inaspettato successo, che potrebbe però rivelarsi fatale per il loro rapporto. In un mondo che sembra determinato a imbrigliare le loro vite su binari già stabiliti, Frances e Aled lottano per superare le proprie paure e trovare la propria voce nel corso di un anno che cambierà le loro vite. Avranno il coraggio di mostrare a tutti chi sono veramente? Radio Silence è un romanzo di formazione indimenticabile che affronta con grazia i temi dell'identità, della diversità, della pressione verso il successo a tutti i costi, mostrando che ci vuole coraggio, sì, ma siamo sempre liberi di scegliere di essere chi siamo.

Radio silence

Suze

“I wonder sometimes whether you've exploded already, like a star, and what I'm seeing you is three million years into the past, and you're not here anyore. How can we be together here, now, when you are so far away. When you are so far ago? I'm shouting so loudly, but you never turn around to see me. Perhaps it is I who have already exploded. Either way, we are going to bring beautiful things into the universe.”

“Everyone's different inside their head.”

“And I’m platonically in love with you.”

“That was literally the boy-girl version of ‘no homo’, but I appreciate the sentiment.”

“I wonder- if nobody is listening to my voice, am I making any sound at all?”

no fair i want someone to be platonically in love with me too😤

jana 

"Sometimes I think if nobody spoke to me, I'd never speak again."

 ☆RoRo☆

I grinned. “You can choose the movie on Saturday. As long as it’s not Shrek.” 

I don’t know why I was surprised. People move on quicker than I can comprehend. People forget you within days, they take new pictures to put on Facebook and they don’t read your messages. They keep on moving forward and shove you to the side because you make more mistakes than you should. Maybe that was fair. Who was I to judge, really?

I’m a tough one. I’m a star. I’m steel-chested and diamond-eyed. Cyborgs live and then they break, but I’ll never break. Even when my bone dust drifts over the City walls, I’ll be living and I’ll be flying, and I will wave and laugh.

I’m a very sad person, in all senses of the word,

natalka

Anna 

I cannot really put into words how much I love radio silence. 
it's mainly about friendship and your friends' the dark past that you sometimes simply overlook. I adore aled and his podcast and I feel like frances is an alternative version of me. the main topics in this are the ups and downs of friendship, deciding what colleges you want to apply to, worrying whether you'll be accepted or not and realising that sometimes being smart is just not enough. I myself am dealing with these things right now so it kinda feels like the book has been sent to me from above. 
I've learnt new things about myself through frances and the book gave me a lot of stuff to think about. 
the portrayal of teens is just so good, Alice did a great job once again. 
I'm pretty sure radio silence became one of my favourite contemporary books of all time and I can't wait to read it again later in life.

arwen

i could relate so much with the mc!!! it really made me feel so good to read this book

river

this book made me feel just a little bit better about being alive

Isabella 

It's quick, easy, and I enjoyed reading it. The friendship between Aled and Frances was so beautiful to read; you could tell that they genuinely care about each other. Their relationship with other characters was also something I enjoyed reading. Finding out about Aled and Cary's story was so heartbreaking. The main character's struggles with academic pressure really hit home. However, it was kind of difficult to stay connected with the characters because I wasn't fond of the author's writing style. It was also completely different from what I expected it to be. Overall, it was a nice book that talks about important topics, and I think a lot of people would find this relatable.

Danielle Annika

Looking for the Aled to my Frances 😪 This book hit too close to home.

matti horckmans

Well… this is not the first time I am moved by this author’s simple magic. I left school long time ago, I have other preoccupations than going to uni or not. Not on my plate anymore. Doesn’t matter. This story talked to me anyway in many ways because whatever you are 17-18 years old or not (I am not), what we are talked about here is for everyone, I believe. 

Alice Oseman is, in my opinion so good as making me feel Friendship, love without giving a definition that would set limits to it. And with so much tenderness…I was happy to find here again the « little music » I enjoyed while reading « Loveless » and « Heartstopper ». Like a medecine indeed. 

I am not a mum and never will be, funny enough Frances’s mum is not over developed here but I felt some connection with her, as the mum watching GBBO in unicorn onesee. Maybe I could have been this kind of Mum.

Barbara

Well… this is not the first time I am moved by this author’s simple magic. I left school long time ago, I have other preoccupations than going to uni or not. Not on my plate anymore. Doesn’t matter. This story talked to me anyway in many ways because whatever you are 17-18 years old or not (I am not), what we are talked about here is for everyone, I believe. 

Alice Oseman is, in my opinion so good as making me feel Friendship, love without giving a definition that would set limits to it. And with so much tenderness…I was happy to find here again the « little music » I enjoyed while reading « Loveless » and « Heartstopper ». Like a medecine indeed. 

I am not a mum and never will be, funny enough Frances’s mum is not over developed here but I felt some connection with her, as the mum watching GBBO in unicorn onesee. Maybe I could have been this kind of Mum.

From critically acclaimed author Alice Oseman comes a smartly crafted contemporary YA novel, perfect for readers who love Rainbow Rowell’s Fangirl. This is an utterly captivating and authentic teen novel from the author of Solitaire, which VOYA said “could put her among the great young adult fiction authors.” Frances Janvier spends most of her time studying. Everyone knows Aled Last as that quiet boy who gets straight As. You probably think that they are going to fall in love or something. Since he is a boy and she is a girl. They don’t. They make a podcast. In a world determined to shut them up, knock them down, and set them on a cookie cutter life path, Frances and Aled struggle to find their voices over the course of one life-changing year. Will they have the courage to show everyone who they really are? Or will they be met with radio silence?

faye

this is a late review but i want to finish this draft i actually wrote in January, lol. hands down one of the best YA i've ever read! not much to say, it's just really good. the academic pressure.. the thing about fandoms and tumblr, and one of my favorite thing in this book is the completely platonic friendship between Aled and Frances. in most stories.. sometimes the sole power of friendship is often overlooked.. like it may be a romance book but sometimes i just think that friendships are really important and it could affect things by a lot. and this book showcases that concept so much. its just coming-of-age perfection. i love it so much!! vvv recommended especially for people who experienced being smart and then eventually got burnt out *oops*

deva

wdym you’re wearing your teenage mutant ninja turtles legging and an oversized band sweatshirt?

★★ // interesting when it deals with the relationship between the characters, but not so much as individuals. often felt preachy and a 101 on the current social media climate of this generation and sexuality. any trace of history (e.g. experience of abuse) of each character felt like a plot device more than a part of their personhood. maybe it’s just not my cup of tea or i’m simply not its target audience.

GODDAMNIT THIS BOOK

I can't believe how much I fell in love with this book. When I picked this out, I wasn't really expecting any mindblowing stuffs about this. I know it got great reviews but I wasn't expecting that I WILL FALL IN LOVE WITH IT'S STORY, CHARACTERS AND THE WHOLE PACKAGE OF IT OH MY GODDDDD HERE COMES MY FEELSSSS

I love the story, characters and dialogues so much. EVERYTHING ABOUT IT WAS SO RELATABLE. So relatable i teared up on some parts. Each characters has their own personality and it was so perfect. The friendships made me ache and made me feel I want those kind of people in my life too. The story oh my, i am so living for it! The internet life was so strong in here. I can feel how I am gonna be obsessed with this book. So funny, heartbreaking, fast paced, #relatable and honestly you all should read this book!

I hope they make this a tv show or a movie or something. Please. Also the night I finished this I tweeted the author and she replied and that made my night.

nica

Wawa

First thing first, I would like to thank my dearest friend, Alice or Ari, for recommended me this book whilst I'm confused about my sexuality. And God, this book is really something else and it only took me for a day to finish it. Radio Silence is such a turning page book; it is beautiful in its own way, fun, and also devastating in someway. Would love to recommend this book to my IRL friend who'd gladly listening to me rambling about books even though I know she wouldn't read it because she is busy. But still, I like this book, a lot than I expect.

farah farooq

I’ve been reading for what, 15 years now or maybe more but I’ve never felt that I have read my favourite book. You know that one book that’s your comfort and you just love. I’d never felt that though I’ve read my fair share of some incredible books. But while they were incredible and beautifully written, and I love them i just never felt the, you know “aha” moment that this is my favourite book.

But now whenever someone asks me what’s my favourite book I’m no longer going to answer I’ve not read it yet I’ll instead scream at the top of my lungs, RADIO SILENCE!!!

Sierra

julia 

Wyjebalo ponad skale dałabym więcej gwiazdek jakby sie dało

Die deutsche Ausgabe des Erfolgsroman Radio Silence Von der Heartstopper-Autorin Alice Oseman "Hallo. Hoffentlich hört mir jemand zu ..." Frances hat nur ein Ziel: Cambridge. Um es auf die Eliteuni zu schaffen, lernt sie Tag und Nacht. Nichts soll ihr im Weg stehen – weder Freunde noch ihre Leidenschaft fürs Zeichnen. Da begegnet Frances Aled, dem schüchternen Genie hinter ihrem Lieblingspodcast. Mit ihm kann sie Zeit verbringen, ohne ständig unter Strom zu stehen. Doch als Aleds Podcast viral geht, droht die Freundschaft zu zerbrechen. Plötzlich muss sich Frances fragen: Was ist ihr im Leben wichtig? Wer will sie wirklich sein? Finde dich selbst in dieser außergewöhnlichen und tiefgründigen Geschichte Mit ihrem Coming of Age-Roman Nothing Left for Us erzählt Alice Oseman eine eindrückliche Geschichte über Erfolgsdruck und beschreibt durch den Einsatz von Podcast-, Mail- und Chatnachrichten einfühlsam die Bedeutung von Freundschaft und Selbstfindung. Alice Oseman trifft das Lebensgefühl der jungen Lesenden Mit ihrem feinen Gespür für die Gefühle junger Menschen auf ihrer Suche nach Identität und Selbstbewusstsein begeistert Alice Oseman eine ganze Generation. Weitere Titel von Alice Oseman bei Loewe: Jugendbuchromane: Loveless Solitaire - erscheint im September 2022 Nick & Charlie - erscheint im September 2022 This Winter - erscheint im Oktober 2022 I was Born for This - erscheint im Herbst 2023 Comic-Buchreihe Heartstopper bei Loewe Graphix: Heartstopper Volume 1 (deutsche Hardcover-Ausgabe) Heartstopper Volume 2 (deutsche Hardcover-Ausgabe) Heartstopper Volume 3 (deutsche Hardcover-Ausgabe) - erscheint im Juli 2022 Heartstopper Volume 4 (deutsche Hardcover-Ausgabe) - erscheint im November 2022

Die deutsche Ausgabe von Radio Silence - Heartstopper Autorin Alice Oseman begeistert mit ihrem bewegenden Roman über Podcasts, Leistungsdruck und wahre Freundschaft

Nothing Left for Us

Ich fande die Story schön, aber langweilig dargestellt. Ich finde man hätte das irgendwie an sich viel besser verpacken können und mehr up and downs einbringen können

emilia

Salma

Expectation was high on the first page.
on the last page all I read was Disappointment.

A studious girl and a quiet, straight-A boy start a controversial podcast together that challenges their courage and forces them to confront issues in the form of backlash and censorship.

Denaiir

4.5 stars. 

This book was sweet, the characters were amazing, 

The only thing that bothered me a little was how the author insisted all the time on the fact that university was not the only option. Yes, it is not, but it's also a good choice for some people. I think the message was a bit too hard-wired into the reader's brain, I would have liked to see both options treated equally (basically Daniel's option being put a little more into the light). Who am I kidding, I would have liked to see more of Daniel, point :) And more of Raine, I loved her so much!!

The podcast parts were so good, I loved this side of the story (and I just can't understand angry internet people). (view spoiler)[ Why would you send death threats to someone because they stop making content that you like?? Don't you think it's their choice? Or that maybe something in their life is not going right at the moment? I just don't get it. (hide spoiler)]

The abuse included in the story was chilling, and that part was again done masterfully. I wanted to help the characters, to take them away and tell them everything was going to be alright. 

I also liked that I got to learn about diverse sexual orientations (I had never heard of demisexuals before) and I think it's something that is really important to young audiences now and that was done very well. But I also think it's great that the diversity (both racial and sexual) was not the center of the sotry (such as a coming-out sotry) but more on the sidelines, it made it feel like this diversity was just normal, like of course you have a gay friend and a biracial friend, and it's no big deal, as it should be!

The fact that there is no romance in this book is what made me pick it up in the first place, and it was so refreshing! Thank you thank you thank you! I like YA but the romance gets on my nerves sometimes. 

Overall the book had a great atmosphere, was very relevant, the pacing and writing were good, the characters were amazing (btw, loved the mom characters too) and I enjoyed it a lot.

a little intense at times but i devoured this. alice oseman, i give my life to u 

Kat 

Ivy 

“Hello I hope somebody is listening…” 

Honestly words cannot explain what this book means to me. I think i read it at the perfect time in my life and really connected to the characters. Alice Oseman literally writes books that can tear your heart out and put it back together. One of my top 5 books ever (maybe even #1)

eunice

okay—can i just preface this by saying how amazing alice oseman is as a writer and how adoringly great she is with portraying teenagers and their struggles with society? this is perhaps the third work i’ve read from her aside from heartstopper and loveless, and yet i’m still at awe with her writing.

she writes in a way that makes you feel seen and this book was no exception to that. i can’t even begin to tell you the amount of times i’ve yelled “oh my god why are they so me?” whenever i read about frances and aled’s experiences. this hit waaayy too close to home that, by the end of this book, i was left reeling and teary eyed and so breathless.

this book just felt so .. Personal to me in a way that i myself cannot even begin to grasp. the platonic soulmatism between frances and aled ached me to the core, i absolutely fucking loved their bond—the way they care for and love each other, the way they support one another.

radio silence, in hindsight, is a book that delves into the idea that you should live your life for you and you alone. it emphasizes the idea that it’s okay to not know what you want—and that it’s totally okay if the pace you’re currently in is not in the same pace as others. and for the sake of not trauma dumping here, all i will say is that, those elements or themes alone? they personally spoke to my soul, it healed a wound that i’ve long ignored because i thought it’d be better that way.

this book was healing, comforting, and delicate. and i’m really grateful that i picked it up. alice oseman i fucking love you.

Radio Silence

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