Set in Ireland and reminiscent of the hilarious, heartwarming show Derry girls. This is a Queer coming of age high school story with delightful characters that you will immediately fall in love with. At the center is a developing romance between the uptight, nerdy daughter of the principal and the witty, standoffish daughter of a recovering alcoholic. Both girls keep getting thrown together under chaotic circumstances that only escalate more as they form a group of unlikely friends. This story also explores the complex difficulties teenagers face from their parents, the complicated feelings of living with a parent who is recovering from an addiction, and the flaws of the education system in accommodating students from lower socioeconomic backgrounds who are struggling with difficult home lives. At its core this book is about learning how to open oneself up to friendship and love, and accepting the help from people that care about you.
