SYNOPSIS
Set in 1962, 16 year old Evie has left school and is deciding what to do next. Soon to be step-mother, Christine, is hell bent on making sure she does something 'proper' whilst Evie dreams of escapism and a high flying career! Through the book we follow Evie attempt to find who she really is and wants to be, with lots of fun, incredibly vivid characters, battenburg and Yorkshire magic thrown in for good measure.

Where do I begin with this book? My word. I loved every single second I spent reading it. I laughed out loud so much (and I'm not someone who ACTUALLY LOLs at stuff in books...more an internal chuckle). I cried at the end because it was happy but SO DAMN SAD IT WAS OVER!!!! I've flown through so many books recently but this one was slower. I took my time and devoured every brilliant page.
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There's a lovely nostalgia and innocence to this book. Combined with Evie's razor sharp wit, it's just the tonic right now. And how can I not give Mrs Scott-Pym a mention? If I couldn't have my other grandparents, I'd have her. She's just . This book is 'uplit' personified. It's just like a warm hug. Honestly. Please just read it. It really is the best thing to come out of Yorkshire (and that's coming from a girl on 'the other side of the Pennines. If you know, you know!)

Without a shadow of a doubt, this is my book of the year so far and it'll take a lot to match up!