The Odds of Lightning
No. of pages 384
Published: 2017
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In "The Odds of Lightning" by Jocelyn Davies, the story follows the life of a teenager navigating the complexities of love, loss, and self-discovery. When a quirky boy named Gage enters her life, he brings both excitement and uncertainty, challenging her perceptions of fate and chance. As their relationship develops, the protagonist grapples with her fears and the notion that the unexpected can lead to profound change. Through a blend of humor and heartache, Davies explores the unpredictability of life and the connections that can spark even in the most unlikely circumstances. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
There are 384 pages in this book.
It is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed.
This book was published in 2017 by Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers .
Jocelyn Davies is the author of A Beautiful Dark and A Fractured Light, the first two books in this captivating trilogy. She edits young adult fiction at a publishing house in New York, a job that has allowed her to cultivate a keen interest in all things angsty, hilarious, and/or unrequited. She is a graduate of Bates College, and lives in an apartment overflowing with books.