About This Book
Reach for this book when your teenager feels caught between the world they know and the person they are becoming. It is a perfect choice for the student who is beginning to excel academically but feels a growing distance from their oldest friends or neighborhood environment. V. S. (LaVaughn) is a fifteen year old striving for college while navigating the complexities of her first real crush and the changing lives of her best friends. This novel in verse beautifully captures the ache of growing up, the reality of financial hardship, and the quiet courage required to stay true to one's goals. It deals with themes of identity, faith, and socio-economic barriers with grace and realism. Parents will find this an excellent bridge for discussing how to maintain personal integrity while managing peer pressure and the evolving nature of childhood friendships.
