A soaring YA contemporary novel by the critically acclaimed author of The Half Life of Molly Pierce and The Lost & Found, perfect for fans of Jennifer Niven and Rainbow Rowell.
Lottie Reaves is not a risk taker. But she’s about to take a leap into the unknown…
When Lottie's beloved Aunt Helen dies of cancer, it upends her careful, quiet life.
Aunt Helen wasn’t a typical aunt. She was the world-famous author of the bestselling Alvin Hatter series. She knew a thing or two about the magic of writing, and how words have the power to make you see things differently.
In her will, Aunt Helen leaves Lottie a series of letters in a scavenger hunt from beyond the grave—each containing mysterious instructions. As Lottie sets about following them, she realizes they’re meant to make her take a risk, and, for once in her life, really live. But when the letters reveal an extraordinary family secret about her aunt’s past—and the inspiration for the Alvin Hatter series—Lottie finds herself faced with an impossible choice, one that will force her to confront her greatest fears once and for all.
Part mysterious adventure, part love letter to the power of books, this coming of age story is a brilliantly woven novel about loving, reading, writing, grieving, and finding the strength to take a leap.
One girl, one set of mysterious instructions, and a summer that will change everything.
- Grief and Loss: Lottie must navigate the world without her beloved Aunt Helen, a world-famous author who knew a thing or two about the magic of writing.
- A Mysterious Adventure: Following a series of letters her aunt left behind, Lottie embarks on an emotional journey of self-discovery where she must learn to take risks.
- Secrets and Lies: The deeper Lottie follows the instructions, the more she uncovers about her aunt’s past and the true, shocking inspiration for the bestselling Alvin Hatter books.
- A Sweet, Unexpected Romance: Along the way, she meets a mysterious boy with secrets of his own, forcing her to confront her greatest fears about life and love.
