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Fifteen-year-old Rae Maddox’s mom, Gina, is a big fan of fresh starts. Gina thinks of them as an adventure, but for Rae, each move is just one more friend lost, one more chance to feel like an outsider. But when they arrive in Wisconsin, Gina promises to stay put until Rae graduates. Cautiously optimistic, she wades into the social whirl at Whitman High School, making a few friends and even earning a chance at love. But when the vice principal pairs her with fellow newbie Allison Daly, Rae’s tentative happiness is jeopardized. It seems Allison was orphaned after her parents died in a suspicious house fire, leaving their daughter to bounce between relatives’ homes. When a sleepover at Rae’s house goes terribly wrong, Rae sees a troubling side of Allison—and learns a few secrets about her own mother in the process. Suddenly Rae is at risk of losing everything and everyone she cares about—unless she steps up and takes charge of her life once and for all.
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"This book was great! This is the second book that I have read by Karen McQuestion. I totally enjoyed it! It was longer than the last one I read (Favorite) so the characters were more developed. I really felt a connection with Rae and all of her friends. I would totally recommend this book to anyone."
— Diane (5 out of 5 stars)
Life On Hold Listener Reviews
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" Fun writing and wonderful characterization. Not much there in the way of plot, but I almost didn't miss it! "
— Emlyn, 2/3/2014 -
" I received an ARC of this book from the author. I really enjoyed this book...very well written, easy read. I've been out of high school for 20 some years but I can relate to the storyline and feel that most teenage girls would really enjoy it. Rae is an amazing girl! "
— Tina, 2/2/2014 -
" Review will be up soon "
— Britta, 2/1/2014 -
" a YA book? again, wasnt the worst, wasnt the best .. atleast it was short! "
— Mich, 1/17/2014 -
" I loved it! I think it's a great read especially for teens. "
— Kaylie, 1/16/2014 -
" Quick, inexpensive read on kindle "
— Terri, 1/7/2014 -
" Interesting story, Seemed like a teen book which I didn't realize when I purchased it. "
— Sucoxon, 11/10/2013 -
" An easy read, but I really enjoyed it! "
— Nancy, 10/30/2013 -
" I liked the gutsy teenaged main character in this story, but the writing was a little weak. "
— Blair, 10/19/2013 -
" I liked this book. It ended a bit to abruptly, but it was mostly ok. "
— Mindy, 8/29/2013 -
" Odd but cute. I applaud this newbie author and I feel like if I was trying to write a book, it might be a similar style to this. "
— Marie, 7/24/2013 -
" I am glad it was free "
— Nicole, 6/9/2013 -
" I loved this book...a very quick read with realistic characters that are well formed and a believable story for anyone who has been through a difficult high school period! "
— Marianna, 3/9/2013 -
" An enjoyable read, and an interesting look into the dynamics of the relationship of a single mom and her teenage daughter. "
— Mela, 1/2/2013 -
" Really enjoyed it - good story and likeable characters "
— Marcia, 9/28/2012
About Karen McQuestion
Karen McQuestion has written books for kids, teens, and adults. Many of her titles have spent time on the Top 100 Kindle list. Her publishing story has been covered by the Wall Street Journal, Entertainment Weekly, and the national NPR show The Story with Dick Gordon. She has also appeared on ABC’s World News Now and America This Morning. She lives with her husband and kids in Hartland, Wisconsin.
About Emily Beresford
Emily Beresford has been nominated for an Audie Award for best narration by the Audiobook Publishers Association and has received an Earphones Award from AudioFile magazine. She earned a BA degree from Green Mountain College in Vermont, with concentrations in creative writing, music, and English.