Beth Reekles
Biography
Beth Reekles (born 1995) is a British author, best known for her globally successful young adult romance novel, "The Kissing Booth." She first gained recognition by publishing the story on Wattpad at the age of 15, where it accumulated over 19 million reads. This immense online popularity led to a publishing deal with Random House Children's Publishers UK when she was just 17. Her career soared when Netflix adapted "The Kissing Booth" into a highly popular film series, further expanding her readership worldwide. Reekles continued her academic pursuits, earning a degree in Physics from Exeter University, while simultaneously building her career as a prolific author in the young adult genre. She continues to write stories that resonate with teenagers and young adults, focusing on themes of love, friendship, and self-discovery.
Selected Thoughts
«Sometimes, no matter how much you try to fight it, you just have to give in to something because it’s stronger than you are.»
«You know, the thing about best friends is that they know you better than anyone else, sometimes even better than you know yourself.»
«Life's too short to hold back how you feel.»
Writing Style
Beth Reekles's writing style is characterized by its accessible, contemporary, and engaging prose, specifically tailored for a young adult audience. She employs an informal, often humorous tone, rich with relatable dialogue and vivid descriptions of high school life. Her narratives are typically fast-paced and character-driven, focusing on the emotional journeys, romantic entanglements, and friendship dynamics of her protagonists. She excels at capturing the excitement and anxieties of first love and coming-of-age experiences with a lighthearted yet emotionally resonant approach.