Seventeen-year-old Delilah’s crazy life is about to get crazier. Ever since her father took off overseas, she’s been struggling to run the family’s cafe - The Flywheel - without him and survive high school. But after a misjudged crush on one of the cool girls, she’s become the school punchline as well.
With all that’s on her plate she barely has time for her favourite distraction - spying on the beautiful Rosa, who dances flamenco at the tapas bar across the road.
Only her best friend Charlie knows how she feels about Rosa, but he has romantic problems of his own. When his plan to win an older woman’s heart goes horribly wrong, Del is the only one who can help Charlie stay out of jail. All this leaves Del grappling with some seriously curly questions.
Is it okay to break the law to help a friend? How can a girl tell another girl she likes her without it ending in humiliation and heartbreak? And - the big one - is it ever truly possible to dance in public without falling over?
Only her best friend Charlie knows how she feels about Rosa, but he has romantic problems of his own. When his plan to win an older woman’s heart goes horribly wrong, Del is the only one who can help Charlie stay out of jail. All this leaves Del grappling with some seriously curly questions.
Is it okay to break the law to help a friend? How can a girl tell another girl she likes her without it ending in humiliation and heartbreak? And - the big one - is it ever truly possible to dance in public without falling over?
I love the artistry of this cover with the soft blues and watercolour illustrations. I have a review cover of the book itself which I'll be reading soon!
Releasing February 2015
I really like how adorably quaint this cover is! Whilst it might not be a huge standout when among other book covers, I think its simplicity and the little illustrations are the cutest things ever. I really cannot wait to read this! Australian author + LGBT+? I am so there.
ReplyDeleteIt definitely has a cute-factor to it, and would be a gem to find on a shelf!
DeleteI've noticed all the really pretty covers coming out soon too! This simplistic, watercolor cover seems to becoming a trend too, and I'm loving it.
ReplyDeleteI'm loving the watercolor trend - it looks elegant and gives a more personalised edge.
DeleteI think this cover is really cute, but at the same time understated (in a good way) and elegant. I've been looking forward to reading this ever since I found out about it in December.
ReplyDeleteYou're totally right Ebony - it is understated in it's own way and not 'overdone'. Hopefully the inside is just as good!
DeleteOoh yes I love the look of this one! I got a review copy a while back and I love the sound of another cute Aussie YA
ReplyDeleteAussie YA is sure to be a big hit this year - there are a few exciting debuts to look forward to! :)
DeleteOhhh, I love this! That cover is just incredibly lovely and whimsy. I can't wait to see what you think of it poppet! Thanks for sharing <3
ReplyDeleteI agree, I love the whimsical feel of it and the fact that it does look different from a lot of the other YA covers hitting shelves at the moment.
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