Teddy has just turned eighteen when he buys a lottery ticket on a whim for his friend Alice's birthday. It is worth a lot of money, and winning changes everything. Alice, who grew up in a household that is short of money, uses it to try to make the lives of her friends and family better, but the money brings unforeseen conflicts. Teddy and Alice's complicated friendship, and their other friend Leo, are at the center of the story. The book is set in the final year of high school.
A light, thoughtful young adult read for readers who enjoy contemporary romance and stories about money, friendship and growing up. It's a quick book that stays focused on its small cast.
Practical, inward-looking and clear-cut; an easy read.
Best for readers like The Escapist Adventurer. Which reader are you?
- Published
- 2017
- Language
- EN
