This is a fun, absorbing excerpt with witty dialogue and vivid imagery. I don’t read a lot of YA, but this one drew me in quickly. I could picture the opening scene in The Tea Haven and quite possibly even snuck a sip of the Orange Blossom Awesome. I got a good feel for who Darius is and felt his frustration and angst. I’m not crazy about the cover art, but the story intrigues me enough to read more!