Cupid's a Psycho

Paperback Published on: 14/02/2022
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Synopsis

Cupid's a Psycho is a contemporary love story set in Glasgow. It deals with the intense relationships of three teenagers and a cruel, unthinking act that tests the limits of love and forgiveness against a background of disadvantage and alienation in central Scotland.

At school, Blithe coasts along. Quiet and defensive, her home life is shaped by precarious poverty and the ill health it creates. When Robbie expresses an interest in Blithe, she initially reciprocates but soon after dumps him via a recorded video chat. She is persuaded to share the humiliating footage which is then widely shared at school. Robbie's best friend Jamie is determined to defend and support him but struggles to manage the fall out.

From this, the plot unravels and the trio navigate the heartache and pains of young love and teenage relationships, but from the unique lens of poverty in modern Scotland.

Publisher information

  • Publisher: Arkbound
  • ISBN: 9781912092185
  • Number of pages: 280
  • Dimensions: 203 x 127 mm
  • Languages: English

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Cupid's a Psycho
"Raw, Real and Relatable"
Set in Glasgow, Cupid’s A Psycho beautifully portrays the uncertainties of teenage love and heartache, whilst capturing the struggles of modern-day poverty... READ MORE
millie innes
Cupid's a Psycho
Beautifully tragic, witty, and thought-provoking
Set in Glasgow, ‘Cupids a Psycho’ perfectly encapsulates the universal trials and tribulations of young love, yet it does so without trivialisation or judg... READ MORE
Grace Martin
Cupid's a Psycho
Raw and heartfelt
Unlike other novels of its genre, Cupid’s a psycho delves into the lives of characters that are complex but ultimately likeable with a considered sensitivi... READ MORE
Katya Green
Cupid's a Psycho
Gripping, raw and witty
Cupid’s a Psycho is a refreshingly modern tale of first love set against the backdrop of Glaswegian poverty. Blithe falls for older student, Robbie. Their ... READ MORE
Melissa Oram
Cupid's a Psycho
Cupid's A Psycho
Unflinching in its betrayal of life’s darker moments, while still brimming with a recognisable Scottish wit and levity; Cupid is a Psycho follows Blithe as... READ MORE
Ross Kitson
Cupid's a Psycho
An engaging, thought-provoking read!
Cupid’s a Psycho, a story set in Glasgow, focuses on the three main characters of Blithe, Jamie and Robbie who are all navigating the confusing terrain of ... READ MORE
Nayab
Cupid's a Psycho
Superb story about teenage love
Where do I start? I love YA fiction because of the angst and drama and heightened feelings. This book has it all and more. Jamie is a lovely, lovely guy an... READ MORE
Louise Samson
Cupid's a Psycho
Cupid’s a Psycho is a searing and heartfelt exploration of first love through the lens of poverty, chronic illness and addiction in Central Scotland.
A love story told with such tenderness and sincerity is hard to come by, and especially when that tenderness is tempered with the awkwardness and complexit... READ MORE
Elsie Elder
Cupid's a Psycho
CUPID'S A PSYCHO: COMMISSIONED REVIEW
This book is both heartening and heartbreaking. With a strong introduction and gripping characters, you begin to root for these bold kids as the reader is ... READ MORE
Sophie Jenkins
Cupid's a Psycho
A fantastic teenage romance set in modern-day Scotland
Teenage fiction is especially tricky as it so easily falls into either being wholly unrealistic or condescending. This book does neither, and perfectly en... READ MORE
Jamie Nixon
Cupid's a Psycho
Teenage romance at its best
For a debut publication, Cupid's a Psycho hits all the right notes. I found its exploration of Donnie a particularly heart-wrenching portrayal of modern-d... READ MORE
J Nn
Cupid's a Psycho
Wonderful read!
Set against a backdrop of disadvantage and poverty in contemporary Glasgow, Cupid’s A Psycho is a tragic but sincere portrayal of friendship, affection, an... READ MORE
Lucy Cotillon
Cupid's a Psycho
BEST BOOK EVER!
Cupid’s a Psycho by J.M. Gale is a raw and gripping look at teenage life in Glasgow, following Blithe, Robbie, and Jamie as they navigate love, heartbreak,... READ MORE
Div Khadiya
Cupid's a Psycho
Fantastic Novel for Teens!
An intelligent and candid coming of age story set in inner-city Glasgow, that perfectly captures the embarrassment, excitement and heartache of teenage rom... READ MORE
Alex Payne