by Kate Stollenwerck

Have you ventured into the world of Young Adult (YA)? If you haven’t, start here. This was a great book. For a first-time writer, I am super impressed. Stollenwerck has done a great job with this one!

Hailey is 15 and its her summer vacation, but her parents have asked her to spend some time with her aging grandmother, Gigi; she apprehensively agrees. When she begins visiting with Gigi, she quickly learns that she and Gigi have a lot in common: their love of reading, music, and even in the array of colors of lipsticks and perfume scents. Gigi also has a request of Hailey: to figure out the mystery of her parents, Jack and Ilse. She knows that Ilse died in childbirth and that Jack brought Gigi to his sister to raise her, but she is unclear about some of the mysteries that he left behind. Hailey and Gigi find out some information but Gigi has a stroke and doesn’t recover. Meanwhile, Hailey and the high school football offensive lineman, Blake, have been flirting and establishing a relationship. He helps her find the hideout that Jack had referred to in his communications where they find more than they think, so much more.

This book publishes on August 2, 2022 and you need to buy it ASAP. It is totally worth it. One of my favorites and not too juvenile, so don’t be afraid to venture into Young Adult.

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