Most Recent Title - YA Novel/Teen (14-18 yo)

The Season of Impossible Dreams

One court. Three dreams.

Genre: One Tree Hill meets Off Campus

Elle, Cayne, and Matt all want the same thing: a ticket out of Palm Crest. For Elle and Cayne that means a coveted American college basketball scholarship. For Matt, basketball is simply the first place he has ever felt he belongs.

But Elle is struggling to keep her home together with her mother’s deteriorating mental health, while Cayne is losing himself to his father’s rigid expectations. Then Matt’s unexpected selection in the school team triggers further problems.

As the season unwinds, their lives are caught up in a web of lies and a police investigation that could ruin everything. The Season of Impossible Dreams is a story about the weight of expectations, the pain of growing apart, and the force of true friendship.

Reviews

“The Season of Impossible Dreams follows the lives of a group of high school seniors trying their best to achieve their dreams while ‘real life’ just keeps getting in the way. The story deals with concerns around trauma and mental health thoughtfully and compassionately. Highly recommended.” Deb Gates.

“Loved this book so much I read it twice! Not usually into sports-related themes but this was obviously written by someone very familiar with the game, which brought the action to life. High school sports stars in regional Australia battle through relationship and family issues while trying to score their big break in international basketball. Secrets complicate friendships and team alliances, while others come back to haunt them from their parents’ generation. The biggest secret of all nearly gets someone killed. The characters were well-written and realistic. Their problems were relatable and the story-line compelling. I wouldn’t be surprised if this ends up as a movie or mini-series.” Julie Gormly.