Finding Audrey

Audrey keeps her dark glasses on at all times, even at home. She rarely leaves the house, avoids talking to people she doesn't know, and finds meeting anyone's eyes almost impossible. Something in her recent past has left her this way, and she is still a long way from facing it. Then she meets Linus, a friend of her brother's. He is gentle and easy to be around, and with him Audrey can talk about the things that frighten her. He makes her laugh, and she never feels watched or judged when he is nearby. Little by little, her confidence starts to return. As the friendship grows, so do their feelings for each other. But Audrey's unresolved history stands in the way, and she wonders whether anyone could care for her once they have seen her at her lowest. Finding Audrey is a young adult novel from Sophie Kinsella, best known for the Shopaholic series. It mixes comedy and romance with a thoughtful look at anxiety, recovery and the support of family and friends.