A radiant debut novel about stumbling through the early years of adulthoodāand a love letter to the role models who light the way.
Like so many other recent graduates, Dawn West is trying to make her way in New York City. Sheās got an ex-boyfriend she canāt quite stop seeing, a roommate who views rent checks and basic hygiene as optional, and a writing career thatās gotten as far as penning an online lawn care advice column.
So when Dawn lands a job tracking down the past winners of Charm magazineās āTen Girls to Watchā contest, sheās thrilled. After all, sheās being paid to interview hundreds of fascinating women: once outstanding college students, they have gone on to become mayors, opera singers, and air force pilots. As Dawn gets to know their life stories, sheāll discover that success, love, and friendship can be found in the most unexpected of places. Most importantly, sheāll learn that while those who came before us can be role models, ultimately, we each have to create our own happy ending.