Thrill Seekers - Edwina Shaw

When Brian's Dad dies it sends both him and his brother off on wildly different paths. Brian has always been a thrill seeker but now he takes the drugs and drinking even further with his friends. On the other hand, his brother Douggie starts hearing voices and paranoia sets in. The group think nothing of experimenting with whatever they get their hands on, and trying out any adventure they can think of. They seem to go through their lives in a haze of drink and drugs.

Through the different points of view, you can see just how differently the characters see themselves and others. I liked reading the different characters, though I am not quite sure why some of them were included, particularly Beck.

I was surprised at how emotional I felt reading some parts of the book. It's not all wild rides as it may seem at first, there are genuine relationships and friendships. As the story progresses, the characters grow and mature, friendships change and family bonds get as complicated as they can. 

This book definitely calls for something strong and with all the risks the boys take, The Long Shot is a fitting drink. Shake the following with ice: 1 & 1/2 shots of tequila, 1/2 shot curacao orange liqueur, 3/4 shot lemon juice, a dash of sugar syrup and a dash of Angostura bitters. Pour into an ice filled glass and top with soda. Enjoy with a slice of panettone as it's Christmas!

I hope you've enjoyed my reviews and trying out the cocktails this year. Let me know how you've got on in the comments below. Happy Christmas everyone!!!