This is an important read for teens and adults too. If you’re a teen, you will love this empathetic story. We could all take heed of the important lessons about peer pressure and reaching for your own goals and dreams instead of what other people want or expect that are skillfully woven into the mesmerizing story, as well as how communication is so powerful for instigating changes in our lives.
If you have teens in your life, this is a great reminder of how trying to fit in and hide past hurts can lead to risky coping behaviors. This is a solid story with beautiful writing and well-drawn characters that come alive on the page. Blake is a sympathetic character and seeing her struggle with alcohol and trying to confront her demons broke my heart. Thirsty would be an amazing addition to high school classroom libraries or as part of a lesson plan. I
If you have teens in your life, this is a great reminder of how trying to fit in and hide past hurts can lead to risky coping behaviors. This is a solid story with beautiful writing and well-drawn characters that come alive on the page. Blake is a sympathetic character and seeing her struggle with alcohol and trying to confront her demons broke my heart. Thirsty would be an amazing addition to high school classroom libraries or as part of a lesson plan. I