About This Book
Reach for this book when your teen is grappling with feelings of resentment over family history or the stress of financial limitations. It is an ideal pick for a young person who feels stuck by their circumstances and needs to see a path toward forgiveness and self-determination. The story follows Miriam, whose family struggles financially due to a decades-old business betrayal involving a famous comic book series. When she meets the grandson of the man who supposedly cheated her family, she must navigate her loyalty to her past versus her feelings for him. It is a sensitive, funny, and realistic exploration of class, creativity, and the power of letting go. Appropriate for ages 12 and up, it models how to handle complex apologies and the nuance of inherited grudges.
