“Compelling. Honest and penetrating.” — Kirkus Reviews
“Believable, full-blooded characters. Convincing high-school back-drop.” — Publishers Weekly (starred review)
“A thought-provoking, character-driven drama.” — ALA Booklist (starred review)
“A fast-moving, timely, compelling story.” — School Library Journal
“A divinely readable novel, one of the finest and most provocative in any genre of late.” — Ruminator Review
“A superb story bursting with themes relevant to high school life today.” — Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Middle and high school kids will find a lot rings true in “Big Mouth and Ugly Girl.” — San Francisco Chronicle
“Gripping.” — Washington Post
“Should bring Oates a whole new generation of fans.” — Denver Rocky Mountain News