Making Friends With Alice Dyson by Poppy Nwosu

What brilliant debut book. I was gripped by the lives of these school friends (and enemies) from the first moment and carried along on Alice's journey of self-enlightenment.

There is a wonderful slow-burn romance, unexpected allies and changing dynamics as alliances shift.

The way this group of teenagers survive the trials of high school (and one another) is such a realistic portrayal of the issues faced. I love how loyalties are formed and tested along the way. 

It's also a lesson in not judging a book by its cover - as far as people go, you can absolutely judge the entertainment of the story by this cute cover. Teddy is a bit of a lost soul but a deep thinker and feeler who is a perfect match for Alice.

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