About This Book
A parent would reach for this book when their teenager feels isolated by life choices that have accelerated their transition into adulthood, or when they are struggling with the weight of premature responsibility. It is a grounded, realistic look at Carey, a high school dropout who is navigating the lonely and exhausting reality of being a young wife and mother while her peers are still focused on dances and exams. The story explores the quiet, difficult work of reclaiming one's future through education and self-determination. This is a poignant choice for young readers who feel stuck in their circumstances or who need to understand the profound ripple effects of early life decisions. It offers a window into the grit required to move from a place of hopelessness to a position of agency, emphasizing that while mistakes happen, they do not have to define the end of a person's growth.
