Spoils

Spoils by Tammar Stein, 261 pages

This was an amazing story that shows clearly how money does not fix all problems. Leni’s family won the lottery when she was eleven. Now, she is about to turn eighteen and the money is gone, except for a trust fund that her parents set up for her. Her parents expect Leni to give them the money when she can access it on her birthday, but Leni isn’t sure that’s the right thing to do. Her sister says the money is tainted and a bizarre visit from the archangel, Michael, seems to confirm it. Time is running out for Leni to figure out what to do. Any teen that likes mostly true life stories that explore relationships will love this book.