"Luke’s books are so important for teen readers and Big Words is another powerful, essential read. Luke’s writing is always so authentic and I’ve said before that I wish I had his books when I was a teen as he beautifully captures the complexities of male teen friendships … Gritty yet sensitive, Big Words shows the true power of how we can feel big about ourselves, it’s a must-have from Luke!" — Check 'Em Out Books, blog

"Big Words by Luke Palmer is one of the most powerful books you’ll read this year. Exploring masculinity for teen boys and what it means to be strong, it unpicks layers of friendship, forgiveness and trust … Authentic and honest, overflowing with real personality, Big Words is essential reading for teens." — Scope for Imagination, blog

"A memorable, gut-punching story in very few pages and in a very accessible way … I really enjoyed the gentle way their lives outside the friendship group were revealed to the reader and I think that fine balance between who we are on our own and within our family unit, as opposed to our social lives (school/friendships) as teenagers and young individuals, will deeply resonate with the intended audience. One thing that Luke Palmer consistently delivers in his body of work are realistic voices and well-fleshed out, memorable characters." – NetGalley review