Leftovers (Laura Wiess)

On the surface, Ardith and Blair may seem like an unlikely pair of BFF’s, but neglect and desperation has brought them together and forged an incredible bond of trust and understanding. Blair is smothered by her ambitious and neglectful rich parents, while Ardith locks herself away from her hard partying brother, alcoholic mother and lecherous father. As the innocence of childhood decays into the harsh reality of teenage life, Ardith and Blair have to face difficult choices and journey a path to their own private hell.

This book is about choices, the intent when making those choices and the consequences that follow. As in her first novel, “Such a Pretty Girl”, Laura Wiess writes a mesmerizing tale with extremely raw emotion and a true voice.

Recommended for HS 14+