It seems I need to add a review to make it clear you don't have to be male, or a teen to love this book - in fact I'd say you'd love it more if you are in your 50s like I am - all those 80s pop culture mentions.

The constant 'blasts from the past' and the excellent cast of characters.

The fact that no one knows who you are online of course means that ...I could be a teenage boy and be lying about being a 51 year old mum...but I did love this book! (I am a 51 year old mum, honest)

I enjoyed the writing, the plot, the plot twists, the memories the story invoked and the characters growth through out - an really good read. Buy it now for your sons, and daughters, and mums....