Dealing frankly with the sensitive subject of child abuse, critically acclaimed young adult author Laura Wiess' novel is "tough, darkly humorous, yet achingly vulnerable" (Kirkus Reviews, starred review). Fifteen-year-old Meredith hoped to never again see her father, who did something unspeakable to her. But after only three years in jail, he's coming back home-and she's terrified. "Read this novel, and you will be changed forever." -Luanne Rice, best-selling author
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" I LOVED this book. It's so raw and feeling, it's something that I wouldn't have the guts to write, but I want to write. I loved Meredith, and the strained relationship of her and Andy. The only problem I had is that her dad getting out early? That would never actually happen. " — Victoria (5 out of 5 stars)
" I LOVED this book. It's so raw and feeling, it's something that I wouldn't have the guts to write, but I want to write. I loved Meredith, and the strained relationship of her and Andy. The only problem I had is that her dad getting out early? That would never actually happen. "
" Great book - can't wait for Weiss to come out with more books. She hits the nail on the head. "
" Its one of my all time favorite books! I has soo much depth and detail and emotion. I would really recomend you to read this book. (P.S.: The mother is a real BITCH!!! She blames it all on the kid!) "
" It was such a well written book THAT MADE ME WANT TO CRY "
" This book has such realism to it. Its overall dark but has comic places. Its riveting. A total page-turner "
" Its concept is supported by strong writing, well-developed characters and the plot development is speedy but... SERIOUSLY LEFT ME FEELING A BIT SCARRED. D: D: D: It's the sparse description that somehow made the abuse even more creepy. "
" GREAT book, finished in two days.Suspenseful, with sort of a dark humor, slightly romantic, slightly twisted. "
" It wasn't BAD, but it was a little dull. It lacked... sparkle. The concept was good, follow-through... meh. "
" The storyline of this book can come off as disturbing but it's a real-life situation. It brings some many emotions and gives you perspective. "
Laura Wiess is the author of the critically acclaimed YA novels Such a Pretty Girl, Leftovers, How It Ends, and Ordinary Beauty. Exploring issues such as sexual abuse, suicide, addiction, abandonment, and betrayal, she writes about young adults caught in desperate conditions, armed with little more than hope and fighting to survive. Originally from central New Jersey, Laura followed her passion for land to the woods of Pennsylvania’s Endless Mountains region.
Angela Jayne Rogers is a voice talent and audiobook narrator.
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