Amanda Sellet
1 SeriesAmanda Sellet is an author of young adult novels. She previously worked as a professional critic, where she developed strong opinions on literature, film, and cuisine. Her YA novels feature intelligent protagonists navigating life's lessons with wit and insight.
In "By the Book," Amanda Sellet introduces Mary Porter-Malcolm, a high school freshman who relies on classic literature to navigate teenage life. She creates the Scoundrel Survival Guide to protect her friends from charming but deceitful boys, drawing on literary archetypes. However, Mary falls for the same type of cad she warned others about. Realizing life doesn't mimic fiction, she must forge her own path to a happy ending without the aid of romanticized escapes.
