About the book
Having left behind the melodrama of her solitary high school days—and the beheaded martyrs in her paintings—Ellie arrives at the New England College of Art and Design.
Looking forward to the opportunity to recreate herself and her art, she begins her first day by dirty dancing with the Devil. Then she makes out with him.
Ellie soon learns a lot about herself in this story about independence, trust, and boys.
She thinks she’s ready for a fresh start, but what happens when the Devil is a charming older student with a girlfriend back home?
- Art School Fiction: A New England art school is Ellie’s chance to escape her past, but her first day involves a guy in Devil horns and a makeout session that changes everything.
- First Love, First Time: She falls hard for Nate, the charismatic but complicated guy who calls himself Satan. He’s her first everything, but their connection is far from simple.
- Bad Boy Romance: Nate’s attention is intoxicating, but he’s hiding a major secret: a long-distance girlfriend who isn’t going anywhere.
- Coming of Age Story: A funny, raw, and deeply honest novel about finding your voice as an artist, navigating a sexual awakening, and learning who to trust when you’re on your own for the first time.
Editions of Better Than Running at Night
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780618250738
- EBook
- ISBN 9780547348018
Read an Excerpt
Having left behind the melodrama of her solitary high school days—and the beheaded martyrs in her paintings—Ellie arrives at the New England College of Art and Design.
Looking forward to the opportunity to recreate herself and her art, she begins her first day by dirty dancing with the Devil. Then she makes out with him.
Ellie soon learns a lot about herself in this story about independence, trust, and boys.
She thinks she’s ready for a fresh start, but what happens when the Devil is a charming older student with a girlfriend back home?
- Art School Fiction: A New England art school is Ellie’s chance to escape her past, but her first day involves a guy in Devil horns and a makeout session that changes everything.
- First Love, First Time: She falls hard for Nate, the charismatic but complicated guy who calls himself Satan. He’s her first everything, but their connection is far from simple.
- Bad Boy Romance: Nate’s attention is intoxicating, but he’s hiding a major secret: a long-distance girlfriend who isn’t going anywhere.
- Coming of Age Story: A funny, raw, and deeply honest novel about finding your voice as an artist, navigating a sexual awakening, and learning who to trust when you’re on your own for the first time.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Better Than Running at Night about?
Having left behind the melodrama of her solitary high school days—and the beheaded martyrs in her paintings—Ellie arrives at the New England College of Art and Design.
Looking forward to the opportunity to recreate herself and her art, she begins her first day by dirty dancing with the Devil. Then she makes out with him.
Ellie soon learns a lot about herself in this story about independence, trust, and boys.
She thinks she’s ready for a fresh start, but what happens when the Devil is a charming older student with a girlfriend back home?
- Art School Fiction: A New England art school is Ellie’s chance to escape her past, but her first day involves a guy in Devil horns and a makeout session that changes everything.
- First Love, First Time: She falls hard for Nate, the charismatic but complicated guy who calls himself Satan. He’s her first everything, but their connection is far from simple.
- Bad Boy Romance: Nate’s attention is intoxicating, but he’s hiding a major secret: a long-distance girlfriend who isn’t going anywhere.
- Coming of Age Story: A funny, raw, and deeply honest novel about finding your voice as an artist, navigating a sexual awakening, and learning who to trust when you’re on your own for the first time.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Better Than Running at Night?
Children’s, Teenage and Educational > Children’s / Teenage: General interest > Children’s / Teenage general interest: Literature, books and writers
Where can I read a sample of Better Than Running at Night?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780618250738
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Better Than Running at Night?
Hillary Frank
Who is the Publisher of the book Better Than Running at Night?
HarperCollins
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Better Than Running at Night is available as paperback(ISBN 9780618250738) and ebook(ISBN 9780547348018)
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