Goodreads.com Synopsis: “An intricate guessing game of sisterly devotion, romance, and quiet desperation.” School Library Journal
“Fast-paced with intriguing teen characters, a budding relationship and a bit of mystery—curiosity will keep those pages turning.” Kirkus Reviews
An evocative and compelling story of two sisters who would do anything for each other—perfect for fans of Thirteen Reasons Why and Speak. Joy Preble’s stirring new novel explores the lengths to which sisters go to protect each other, and the winding road that brings two strangers into each other’s lives.
Sisters Leo and Paris Hollings have only ever had each other to rely on. They can’t trust their mother, who hops from city to city and from guy to guy, or their gambler stepfather, who’s moved them all to Las Vegas. It’s just the two of them: Paris, who’s always been the dreamer, and Leo, who has a real future in mind—going to Stanford, becoming a doctor, falling in love. But Leo isn’t going anywhere right now, except driving around Vegas all night with her sister.
Until Paris ditches Leo at the Heartbreak Hotel Diner, where moments before they had been talking with physics student Max Sullivan. Outside, Leo finds a cryptic note from Paris—a clue. Is it some kind of game? Where is Paris, and why has she disappeared? When Leo reluctantly accepts Max’s offer of help, the two find themselves following a string of clues through Vegas and beyond. But the search for the truth is not a straight line. And neither is the path to secrets Leo and Max hold inside.
My Review: 5 out of 5 stars. This book had me at the very beginning and kept me hooked until the very final sentence. It was very moving, had a great message and just generally a great read. I wanted to shake Paris a few times, but I think you kind of needed those feelings. I think I finished this book in about 2.5 days. I definitely enjoyed it and am looking forward to my book club chat about it.
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This sounds good! I haven’t been doing nearly enough reading lately. I enjoy it, so I’ve been trying to make the time again.