Skylarks

Karen Gregorys heartfelt, thought-provoking second novel about love against the odds is perfect for readers of Lisa Williamson, Sara Barnard and Sarah Crossan. 'We watch the bird as it flies high above us, singing like its the only thing in the world that matters. And I feel it that life can be beautiful. That there are possibilities.' Keep your head down and dont borrow trouble is the motto Joni lives by, and so far its seen her family through some tough times. Its not as if she has the power to change anything important anyway. Like Dads bad back, or the threat of losing their house. So when Annabel breezes into her life, Jonis sure theyre destined to clash. Pretty, poised, privileged the daughter of the richest family in town must have it easy. But sometimes you find a matching spirit where you least expect it. Sometimes love can defy difference. And sometimes life asks you to be bigger and braver Praise for Karen Gregory's debut, Countless: A heartbreaking, hopeful and highly unusual debut Metro Proving that human resilience may wilt, but it will never die United by Pop