This young adult novel was beautifully written. It was quirky, amusing, insightful and charming. I loved the 3 main characters who at first all seemed so different: the football star, the nerdy girl and the new girl in town who loved sports and detective fiction. Yet, as the book progresses and the back story appears you understand how similar they are: kind, funny, helpful and loyal. And all their stories are centered round the store they work at, 'Unclaimed Baggage' where lost luggage finds a home. The intrigue of who the lost items belonged to and how they helped tie up the story were very cleverly worked in. Rather than be just a flakey summer tale of friendship and growth, I liked the way the author blended in some hot topics. Racism, sexism and planned parenthood all got a mention but not in a preachy way. Doll found a way to bring them into the story in a very realistic and sometimes heart breaking way. A great read!

This young adult book has intrigue, scandal, alcohol addiction, first love, and a mystery to be solved. The three protagonists are high schoolers who work together at Unclaimed Baggage, a store that sells the contents of lost luggage. This book tackles many topics relevant to young adult readers and will also hold the attention of adults. At times, the storyline seems to include too many hot topics, but the three points of view offer a window into the world faced by teens today.