Think twice before you make a wish in this imaginative, twisted, and witty novel from the author of Another Little Piece. When Lennie brings a few jars of her uncles’ moonshine to Michaela Gordon’s house party, she has everyone who drinks it make a wish. It’s tradition. So is the toast her uncles taught her: “May all your wishes come true, or at least just this one.” The thing is, those words aren’t just a tradition. The next morning, every wish—no matter how crazy—comes true. And most of them turn out bad. But once granted, a wish can’t be unmade . . . Wishes Gone Wrong: Lennie’s uncles taught her the toast was just a tradition. They lied. Now a party full of crazy wishes has come true, and none of them can be unmade. - Magical Realism: This isn’t a fairy tale. In Lennie Cash’s world, magic is brewed in a bathtub, served in a mason jar, and has a nasty hangover. - Dark Humor: A witty, sarcastic narrator grapples with the hilariously twisted consequences when her classmates’ deepest desires turn into their worst nightmares. - Family Secrets: As the daughter of a famous criminal, Lennie thought she knew all about her family’s shady business. But the truth about her uncles’ moonshine is stranger than any crime. Gr 9 Up—Lennie, daughter of the notorious Leonard Cash, aka The Bad Daddy Bandit, is a fierce character in her own right. When the most popular girl at school, Michaela, holds her annual Labor Day party, not only does Lennie show up uninvited but she brings four mason jars full of her uncles' infamous bathtub moonshine. And with the shine, she also brings the family tradition of making a wish on the first drink. What Lennie doesn't know is that she has inherited the family gift of granting wishes. As the evening wears on, the wishes become increasingly outlandish, resulting in terrifying chaos. Quinn, author of Another Little Piece (HarperCollins, 2013), has written another darkly intelligent novel for readers who prefer flawed heroines and ambiguous endings that aren't tied up in a pretty little "they all lived happily ever after" bow. Graphic descriptions of violence and savagery are not for the faint of heart but will be thoroughly enjoyed by those who like a dark and twisty tale. VERDICT A smartly written and engaging addition for YA collections.—Jane Henriksen Baird, Anchorage Public Library, AK “Stunning in its raw emotion. A taut, terrifying supernatural thriller.” - Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books “Vividly imagined and hard to put down. You’ll think twice about what you wish for.” - Mindy McGinnis, author of Not a Drop to Drink “Sharp, funny, and amiable, Lennie’s narration feels a lot like a modern-day Scout’s. Contemporary fiction with a touch of magic and a hint of horror, Quinn’s latest defies traditional labels and offers readers a different sort of fictitious escape.” - Kirkus Reviews “Successfully blends thriller and fantasy elements for a high-stakes, careful-what-you-wish-for story. A unique, often clever take on family legacies and high school desires with wide appeal.” - ALA Booklist “A darkly intelligent novel for readers who prefer flawed heroines and ambiguous endings that aren’t tied up in a pretty little ‘they all lived happily ever after’ bow.” - School Library Journal “Quinn’s previous titles have involved dark, labyrinthine plots, but here she moves into black humor, doing so with revelry and aplomb.” - Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books PRAISE FOR KATE KARYUS QUINN: “Quinn is a gifted writer. Understanding the rules of Gardnerville is like deciphering an intricate puzzle or being locked in a dream.” - Publishers Weekly “A distinctive, supernatural read.” - Kirkus Reviews “Quinn’s newest mystery is a complicated thriller with lots of twists, turns, and a large dose of fantasy.” - ALA Booklist “Fans of Nova Ren Suma’s Imaginary Girls (Dutton, 2011) will enjoy this dark and magical surrealism.” - School Library Journal “Quinn blends eloquent prose and startling imagery to create a truly creepy small town. Will find an audience among fans of Brenna Yovanoff (The Replacement) and Dia Reeves (Bleeding Violet).” - Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books “A gripping ride. Quinn skillfully occupies the mind of a young woman who turns out to be a monster―yet one who’s not beyond redemption.” - Horn Book Magazine Make a wish . . . Lennie always thought her uncles’ “important family legacy” was good old-fashioned bootlegging. Then she takes some of her uncles’ moonshine to Michaela Gordon’s annual house party, and finds out just how wrong she was. At the party, Lennie has everyone make a wish before drinking the shine—it’s tradition. She toasts to wishes for bat wings, for balls of steel, for the party to go on forever. Lennie even makes a wish of her own: to bring back her best friend, Dylan, who was murdered six months ago. The next morning gives Lennie a whole new understanding of the phrase be careful what you wish for—or in her case, be c