The Summer After the Night Before

THE BOOKSELLER CHILDREN'S BOOK OF THE MONTH

From Waterstones Prize-winning and bestselling author Lisa Williamson comes a compelling exploration of friendship, first love, consent and the truth.

'Williamson's writing is powerful, relatable and urgently relevant - this book is essential reading for today's teenagers' Tamsin Winter

'The plot is skilfully constructed . . . gripping, timely and very important' The Bookseller

'An honest and compassionate book about a complex subject' Jenny Downham

Ben's been in love with Molly for ever. So when she finally kisses him at a party, he thinks all his dreams have come true - and, later that night, that they've started something really special.

Molly loves Ben too - not like THAT though. He's her best friend's brother - which makes him practically her brother too, right? But after a few drinks at a party, Molly kisses Ben - and she can't remember what happened next . . .

The months of freedom after exams should be the best of your life, shouldn't they? But doubts, lies and mixed-up memories make it a thorny summer after the potent night before.

This thought-provoking and gripping story has been eagerly awaited by Lisa Williamson's many fans and is sure to win her lots of new ones too.