About This Book
Reach for this book when your teenager is struggling with the complexities of social boundaries, the frustration of being underestimated, or the lingering pain of a past betrayal. It is a powerful resource for young people navigating the balance between necessary independence and the vulnerability required to let others in. The story follows Parker Grant, a high school junior who has been blind since childhood and recently lost her father. Parker is fiercely independent and maintains a strict set of rules to protect herself from being pitied or manipulated. The emotional core of the novel focuses on her journey toward forgiveness when a boy from her past reappears, forcing her to confront her own rigid defenses. It is highly appropriate for ages 13 and up, offering a sharp and unsentimental look at disability that avoids common tropes. Parents will appreciate how the book models self-advocacy and the difficult, non-linear process of emotional healing.
