‘Love Lottery’ by Cathy Hopkins followed Becca, a girl with good friends but not too much in terms of love prospects. When one of her friends dares her to kiss the next boy she sees on the beach, Lal Lovering comes bounding into her life, much to her great interest – but also, as time passes, to her chagrin.

Lal, despite being a nice guy, only seems to have the desire to kiss Becca every chance he gets. While this may seem the dream to some, Becca begins to grow tired of him, no doubt exacerbated by family issues that are plaguing her life during the time she’s seeing him.

Becca’s parents try to do what they can to stay together, but when they find it is becoming too difficult and emotionally taxing on both themselves and Becca, they choose to take some time apart. While Becca can’t understand why this is happening, she cuts herself off from reality a bit, unsure where or whom to turn to in order to find some solace in what should be some of the best years of her life – especially summer break between school years.

Taking place in England, with Cornwall as its backdrop, ‘Love Lottery’ explores themes that will resonate with teen readers – lust-filled encounters, family uncertainty, tested friendships, and unwitting – sometimes seemingly unrequited – crushes.

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