<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p>A hauntingly beautiful, wickedly funny, and devastatingly moving novel of innocence and dreams that announces the arrival of a major new talent to the literary scene</p><p>In the attic room at 26 Waifer Avenue, identical twins Georgia and Bessi Hunter share nectarines and forge their identities, while escaping from the sadness and danger that inhabit the floors below. But innocence lasts for only so long--and dreams, no matter how vivid and powerful, cannot slow the relentless incursion of the real world.</p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>"[Evans] can turn a haunting, perfect praise. A promising debut from a young author with much yet to offer."--<em>Library Journal</em><br><br>"A heartwarming epic that's never syrupy sweet. A-."--<em>Entertainment Weekly</em><br><br>"A trenchant debut that speaks eloquently about identity, displacement, the most anguished of losses, and bone-deep love."--<em>Booklist</em><br><br>"Amazing. . . . 26A deserves to be read, and reread, by a large audience."--<em>Boston Globe</em><br><br>"At once tender and funny: [26a is] a keen study of home, homelessness and the limits of symbiosis."--<em>Kirkus Reviews</em><br><br>"Heartwrenching."--<em>Sunday Times</em> (London)<br><br>"Beautifully written."--<em>New York Times Book Review</em><br><br>"[A] marvelously written novel . . . rich with both ordinary and extraordinary realities."--Fort Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel<br><br>"[A] poignant debut novel.. . . Perfect for your next book-club selection."--Essence<br><br>"A sad, magical telling of the uncommon link between Gemini sisters . . . enchanting."--Toronto Star<br><br>"A vivid, affectionate picture of the family as a melting pot."--Daily Telegraph (London)<br><br>"Beautiful . . . A very earthy and relatable tale of family bonds and fractures."--Boston Herald<br><br>"Beautiful . . . Evans is in a class of her own."--Melbourne Herald Sun<br><br>"Bittersweet . . . an alluring blend of fairytales and nightmares."--Daily Mail (London)<br><br>"Enjoyable and engrossing . . . Evans has a distinctive voice."--The Observer<br><br>"Evans's lyrical telling . . . fluidly juxtaposes disparate worlds."--ALA Booklist<br><br>"Funny, intimate and moving."--London Sunday Times<br><br>"Kept me reading past midnight . . . hugely assured and very moving."--Daily Telegraph (London)<br><br>"Marvelously written . . . rich with both ordinary and extraordinary realities ."--Seattle Times<br><br>"Superb [and] quirkily rendered."--Vancouver Sun<br>