Two sisters examine what they owe each other and what they are willing to sacrifice to make their dreams come true&mdash,from a New York Times bestselling author whose writing has been called &ldquo,witty, heartfelt&rdquo, (New York Times), lively [and] intelligent&rdquo, (People). What would you give up for the person you love most? What would you expect in return? Mia and Cricket have always been close. The gifted daughters of a young single mother, the &ldquo,Lowe girls&rdquo, are well-known in the small Maine town they call home. Each sister has a role to fill: The responsible and academically minded Mia assumes the position of caregiver far too young, while Cricket, a bouncing ball of energy and talent, seems born for soccer stardom. But the cost of achieving athletic greatness comes at a steep price. As Mia and Cricket grow up, they must grapple with the legacy of their mother&rsquo,s secret past while navigating their own precarious future. Can Mia allow herself to fall in love at the risk of repeating a terrible history? Will Cricket&rsquo,s relentless chase of a lifelong goal drive her sister away? When does loyalty become self-sabotage? A sharply observed and tender portrait of sisters, love, and ambition, Spectacular Things is a sweeping story about the impossible choices we&rsquo,re forced to make in pursuit of our dreams.