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Bianca Torre Is Afraid of Everything Kindle Edition

by Justine Pucella Winans (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 26 ratings
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Murder most fowl? In this sardonic and campy YA thriller, an anxious, introverted nonbinary teen birder somehow finds themself investigating a murder with their neighbor/fellow anime lover, all while falling for a cute girl from their birding group...and trying not to get killed next. 

Sixteen-year-old Bianca Torre is an avid birder undergoing a gender identity crisis and grappling with an ever-growing list of fears. Some, like Fear #6: Initiating Conversation, keep them constrained, forcing them to watch birds from the telescope in their bedroom. And, occasionally, their neighbors. When their gaze wanders to one particular window across the street, Bianca witnesses a creepy plague-masked murderer take their neighbor’s life. Worse, the death is ruled a suicide, forcing Bianca to make a choice—succumb to their long list of fears (including #3 Murder and #55 Breaking into a Dead Guy’s Apartment), or investigate what happened. 

Bianca enlists the help of their friend Anderson Coleman, but the two have more knowledge of anime than true crime. As Bianca and Anderson dig deeper into the murder with a little help from Bianca’s crush and fellow birding aficionado, Elaine Yee (#13 Beautiful People, #11 Parents Discovering They’re a Raging Lesbian), the trio uncover a conspiracy much larger—and weirder—than imagined. And when the killer catches wind of the investigation, suddenly Bianca’s #1 fear of public speaking doesn’t sound so bad compared to the threat of being silenced for good.

In this absurdist, darkly comical YA thriller that is a deceptively deep exploration of anxiety and identity, perhaps the real murder investigation is the friends we make along the way. 

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  5. Publication date
    April 11, 2023
  6. Reading age
    14 years and up
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“Smart, witty, and daring, this debut is a fast-paced whodunit-conspiracy story with a strong subplot following Bianca’s journey to better understand where they fit on the gender spectrum.” — Booklist (starred review)

“[With] humor both whip-smart and absurdly campy, Winans portrays Bianca’s gender exploration and timid steps toward bravery… [an] exuberant read.” — Publishers Weekly (starred review)

A Pop Rocks thriller that fizzles on your tongue and delivers enough cults, birdwatching, and nonbinary crimefighting to make an afternoon disappear in a flash. — Grady Hendrix, New York Times Bestselling author of My Best Friend's Exorcism

Hilarious and heartfelt, Bianca Torre Is Afraid of Everything is an absolute flocking delight of a book. — Marieke Nijkamp, New York Times bestselling author

Winans has created a pulse-pounding mystery full of intrigue, creepy scares, and adorably awkward queer bird enthusiasts. The trifecta! The only thing you should be afraid of is not picking up this book. — Jason June, New York Times best-selling author of Out of the Blue

The cutest, most endearing book with gruesome murder you'll ever read. This book has everything: cults, murder, jiu jitsu, anime, anxiety, gender feels, lesbian sheep, and like, a lot of birds. Come for the stabbing, stay for the gay. — Maggie Tokuda-Hall, author of The Mermaid, the Witch, and the Sea and Squad

Fans of Only Murders in the Building will delight in this queer mystery that's equal parts twisty and cozy. An affirming exploration of gender, sexuality, and friendship, Bianca's story is laugh-out-loud funny and brimming with charm! — Rosiee Thor, author of Tarnished are the Stars

The perfect blend of a love for birds and a search of self-identity, plus a murder mystery that'll leave you breathless, until you get to the satisfying conclusion. — Naz Kutub, author of The Loophole

“Sardonic and witty.. The true golden moments come from Bianca’s down-to-earth experiences—[such as] their journey through their acceptance of the nonbinary label.” — Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books

“A suspenseful and satisfying thriller with plenty of heart and humor.” — School Library Journal

About the Author

Justine Pucella Winans is a queer and nonbinary writer who resides in Los Angeles with their husband and cats. When not writing, they try their best at Brazilian jiu-jitsu, read an alarming amount of manga, and try to make pasta even a fourth as good as their nonna’s. They are the author of Bianca Torre Is Afraid of Everything, and you can find them at justinepucellawinans.com.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0B6JTRVLW
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Clarion Books (April 11, 2023)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ April 11, 2023
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 4440 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 375 pages
  • Page numbers source ISBN ‏ : ‎ 0358721644
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 26 ratings

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Justine Pucella Winans (they/she) is a queer writer who lives in Los Angeles with their husband and incredible Halloween-colored cats. Their books include YA mysteries like the critically acclaimed Indies Introduce title, BIANCA TORRE IS AFRAID OF EVERYTHING, and ONE KILLER PROBLEM. Their MG speculative horror titles include the acclaimed Stonewall Honor Book, THE OTHERWOODS and WISHBONE. When not writing creepy and funny fiction for kids and teens, they can be found training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, reading (a lot of) manga and webcomics, and actively avoiding real life scary situations.

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4.6 out of 5 stars
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Birders solving murders!
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Birders solving murders!
I absolutely loved this book and got to read an early copy of it. Great queer rep and rare to find a birding mc in YA! Must read!
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5.0 out of 5 stars A damn delight
Reviewed in the United States on July 3, 2023
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Bianca Torre Is a Damn Delight. It has everything I look for in a reading experience; a suspenseful, gripping plot, an extremely lovable cast of [queer!] characters, empathy, growth, and so much fun. Bianca [and Pucella Winans] is FUNNY, and their humor allows the story to tackle topics like anxiety and coming out gracefully and compassionately. I related to Bianca so much; as a [deeply anxious] nonbinary person still figuring myself out, I felt comforted by the kindness characters extended to them as they share who they are with the world. I already know I'll be recommending this novel to so many people of all different ages. It's an escape, an adventure, a mystery, and a truly good time. Bound to be a cult classic (cheeky, I know).
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5.0 out of 5 stars Relatable anxiety rep, authentic nb MC, and a fun murder! Fantastic book.
Reviewed in the United States on February 29, 2024
My 14yo and I LOVED Bianca Torre is Afraid or Everything! The anxiety rep is spot on and totally relatable, but also funny! Bianca's journey to understanding themself is touching and authentic, and then there's a fun murder to solve! It's the perfect YA book and I can't wait to see what's next from Justine Pucella Winans.
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4.0 out of 5 stars children trying to not get killed, and lots of birds!
Reviewed in the United States on November 14, 2023
3.5 stars rounded up.

okay so the thing that gets me about this is that emotional maturity and complexity wise, this feels like an early ya book. the characters are 17 but they feel 14. but there is a LOT of being hunted by killers for early ya.

i liked it though!
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Jude
5.0 out of 5 stars Campy Murder Mystery
Reviewed in the United States on January 5, 2024
This is the definition of camp. A serial killer? A bird watching group? A dramatic climactic scene at a high school play? I want this to be a TV show so everyone can talk about it like they talked about Riverdale.
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badDog4
5.0 out of 5 stars Funny and a Joy to Read
Reviewed in the United States on June 30, 2023
Bianca and their pals are a diverse and mostly queer Scooby gang working to bring justice on behalf of some innocent people who suffered under a corrupt, secret organization. But the joy of the book is in the characters, their individual stories and how they all come together as extended found family. I rooted for them all and laughed hard at their shenanigans. Then when Bianca speaks their truth first to themselves, then to the world, I admit, I did an ugly cry. If you decide to go for it, please listen to the audiobook, the narrator, Vico Ortiz, is a hoot. Five stars all the way.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Laugh-out-loud funny and poignant YA murder mystery
Reviewed in the United States on April 11, 2023
"No time to question your gender identity like the middle of a murder investigation."
Laugh-out-loud funny and poignant YA murder mystery that starts off with Rear Window vibes only it is Bianca’s anxiety rather than a broken leg that has them spying on the neighbors. Then they witness a murder. Bianca gets involved when it is claimed to be a suicide. Love their partnership and growing friendship with co-detective Anderson. Would read a whole series starring those two. The way this book deals with gender identity in the story is breathtaking. We experience Bianca’s feelings and exploration in very personal ways while they are solving the murder. I teared up every time Bianca talked about their pronouns with someone important in their life. It is a brilliant line of storytelling. I definitely did not see the mystery resolution coming! Super interesting! Thank you so much to NetGalley, the publisher, and Justine for the chance to read early. Check author's list of content warnings!
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5.0 out of 5 stars A Murder Most Fowl, A Story All Hilarious
Reviewed in the United States on April 11, 2023
No one told me how funny a book about a murder could be. I’m so glad Bianca could show me!!! There’s so much I loved about this book. First of all, once I started I couldn’t put it down. Perfectly paced and punctuated by puns, Bianca is bound to soar (pun absolutely intended). Featuring a cast of diverse queer characters, all of whom bring the skills needed to solve a most mysterious murder, and starring a non-binary anxious teen trying to figure out themselves and their romantic feelings all while trying to solve a murder, Bianca has everything! I found the MC Bianca to be particularly moving. They have themselves quite convinced that they are afraid of everything but they decide to not let it stop them from doing the right thing. They navigate normal teen drama (a crush! Friendships! Awkwardness!) and less normal (the murder of a neighbor) with humor and bravery.
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Brady Rae
4.0 out of 5 stars Thrilling!
Reviewed in the United States on April 11, 2023
Thanks NetGalley and Clarion Books for this eARC, these opinions are my own. What a hilarious twist on the mystery genre! Bianca was funny and relatable! I was hooked on the humor for the very first chapter! I also enjoyed the take on a character who has a lot of anxiety as well as struggles with their gender. I have struggled with anxiety for years and am still figuring out what being non-binary looks like for me so it was extremely nice to be able to connect to the character! It’s full of suspense and the plot will have you hooked, you’ll be unable to put it down! Can’t wait to read it again!
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