For fans of Barakah Beats and Wendy Mass comes a funny friendship
story from Lambda Literary Award winner Sara Farizan that's sure to be
a lucky charm.
Lila is trying to find her way in the world--to figure out her thing.
Her talented sister, Parisa, and athletic best friend, Melanie, both
seem to have found theirs... and Lila can't help feeling left behind.
But just when she thinks she might have it in her school's new band
program, the floor falls out from beneath Lila. The program may have its
funding cut!
Lila visits her local bank in an attempt to secure a loan for the band
program. While she's there, she's shoved by a passing stranger. Before
she can even complain, however, the man leaves the bank and disappears.
At her feet, Lila sees a strange box. Inside rests an old key, with a
message carved into the box: A simple clue for you who holds the key.
Remember to unlock the door for Opportunity.
It turns out the key is magical! After falling asleep with it in her
room, Lila is awoken by the appearance of a strange glowing door, which
knocks three times from the other side. Upon opening it, Lila is met
with the strangest sight. A girl her age waltzes into her room and
claims to be Lila's lucky day. The girl says she's been called by many
names: Providence, Fortuna, Lady Luck, Opportunity... but Lila can call
her Felise. Felise will stay with Lila for seven serendipitous days,
during which Lila will be the luckiest person in the world!
But the man who lost the key has not forgotten about it--or Lila. Having
spent a fortune procuring the Key to Opportunity, he'll do everything in
his power to get it back.