{"product_id":"thirsty-9781250343437","title":"Thirsty","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"Sensitively wrought and gorgeously written.\" \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e--Courtney Summers, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eSadie\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eI'm the Girl\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFrom the award-winning author of \u003ci\u003eWe Deserve Monuments\u003c\/i\u003e comes a searing, emotionally charged novel about a girl desperate to belong, a spiral into alcohol-fueled chaos, and the raw, unflinching path to finding herself. \u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eA \u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e Best Book of the Year\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eA \u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal \u003c\/i\u003eBest Book of the Year\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA Chicago Public Library Best Book of the Year\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt's the summer before college and Blake Brenner and her girlfriend, Ella, have one goal: join the mysterious and exclusive Serena Society. The sorority promises status and lifelong connections to a network of powerful, trailblazing women of color. Ella's acceptance is a sure thing--she's the daughter of a Serena alum. Blake, however, has a lot more to prove. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAs a former loner from a working-class background, Blake lacks Ella's pedigree and confidence. Luckily, she finds courage at the bottom of a liquor bottle. When she drinks, she's bold, funny, and unstoppable--and the Serenas love it. But as pledging intensifies, so does Blake's drinking, until it's seeping into every corner of her life. Ella assures Blake that she's \u003ci\u003efine\u003c\/i\u003e; partying hard is what it takes to make the cut . . . \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBut success has never felt so much like drowning. With her future hanging in the balance and her past dragging her down, Blake must decide how far she's willing to go to achieve her glittering dreams of success--and how much of herself she's willing to lose in the process. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eA powerful exploration of the lengths we go to feel seen, and the devastating consequences of an unquenchable thirst. Perfect for fans of Kathleen Glasgow's \u003ci\u003eThe Glass Girl\u003c\/i\u003e and Helena Fox's \u003ci\u003eHow It Feels to Float.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eJas Hammonds\u003c\/b\u003e was raised in many cities and between the pages of many books. They have received support for their writing from the Highlights Foundation, Baldwin for the Arts and Art Omi. They are also a grateful recipient of the MacDowell James Baldwin Fellowship. Their bestselling debut novel, \u003ci\u003eWe Deserve Monuments, \u003c\/i\u003ewon the 2023 Coretta Scott King - John Steptoe Award for New Talent. She lives in New Jersey.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Square Fish","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51572435976466,"sku":"9781250343437","price":10.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_136aefbf-a5c4-4c0b-b14b-55dfa5108e20.jpg?v=1755861236","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/thirsty-9781250343437","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}