Nina Kenwood is an award-winning author living in Melbourne. Her debut YA novel, It Sounded Better in My Head, won the Text Prize and was a finalist for the American Library Association's William C Morris Award, a CBCA notable book, as well as being shortlisted for the NSW Premier's Literary Awards, the Queensland Literary Awards, the Russell Prize for Humour Writing, the Indie Book Awards and the Australian Book Industry Awards. It Sounded Better in My Head has been published in six languages, and optioned for film.
'Adorable, this book made us laugh, cry and feel all the warm and fuzzies. We just loved every single page.' * Ali Berg and Michelle Kalus * 'Takes readers through the tumultuous uncertainty that exists on the cusp of transitioning out of high school into adulthood.' * Bohdi Byles, Books + Publishing * 'I laughed out loud several times and fell in love with flawed protagonist Brooke...Completely charming from start to finish.' * Karys McEwen * 'One of the most hilarious books I have read in a very long time...Pure magic and an absolute delight to read. Enjoy the banter, prepare to relate to some wonderful characters and don't forget to keep the tissues handy to wipe away those tears of laughter and joy.' * Readings * 'This book had me crying tears of laughter! Nina Kenwood is rapidly becoming one of my favourite authors and Unnecessary Drama is a delightful gem!' * Booktopia * 'This book had me in turns doubled over with laughter, flushing with second-hand embarrassment, and gasping with delight...Fun and deeply enjoyable.' * ArtsHub * 'Hilarious and desperately relatable...Full of glorious unresolved tension, meaningful looks, misunderstanding, big feelings and romantic tropes, Unnecessary Drama is a gorgeous book. It made me laugh and it made me cringe and it made me swoon.' * Readings * 'This book is the exact right balance of drama and dappled sunshine....I prescribe Unnecessary Drama for everyone's weekend, whether it's reading on the beach or under the doona in the cold November rain.' * 2SER Final Draft * 'Kenwood seems to be creating her own genre-the YA anxiety rom-com. Or if she's not exactly creating it, she's perfecting it...Cracking dialogue and authentic relationships. You'll fall in love with Brooke and Jesse.' * InDaily * 'Nina Kenwood brings another quirky and relatable narrator to her latest novel...Authentic and appealing.' * Age *