Brydie Lee-Kennedy Bücher

Sharp, funny, and humane, this novel captures the chaos, panic, and joy of youth. It tells a tender story of family, friendship, and love, illustrating how getting it wrong can sometimes lead to getting it right. Ada is an Aussie girl in London, a performer bursting with creativity and a passion for food. With Sadie, she finds romance in the simplest moments, while with Stuart, her quirky humor shines. In her family, she plays the joker and peacekeeper. Ada embraces every opportunity, answering most questions with a resounding "yes." When she falls for both Sadie and Stuart simultaneously, she sees no reason to choose between them. However, as the complexities of modern life unfold, she grapples with the pressure to define herself through others. This leads her to ponder which version of herself is the most authentic and whether those around her enhance or distort her true self. The narrative serves as a tribute to party girls who cherish the present rather than dwell on the past or fear the future, celebrating the community found when far from home. With its perceptive and engaging storytelling, this novel resonates deeply with readers.

"Ada is 26 and having a grand time just trying to figure it all out. An Australian living in London, she ekes out a living as a poorly-paid cabaret performer and part-time temp. And yet she can't imagine wanting to be any other age. Ada's a seeker, a perpetually moving ball of excess. Every night is an opportunity to be thrilled and every morning a chance to recount it to her friends. So when Ada falls for Sadie and Stuart at the same time she doesn't see any reason not to pursue them both. But as the responsibilities of adult life begin to encroach-bills, family, more bills-and Sadie and Stuart find out about one another, the people around Ada start trying to root her in place. How long can she resist the inevitable? Spiky, hilarious, and painfully relatable, Go Lightly is a love letter to girls who say yes without fear and are always last to leave the party. Ada is a Holly Golightly for the age of DMs, reveling in her own youth and sexuality while reckoning with a serious case of main character syndrome. This is a remarkable debut from a boldly talented new voice"--