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Phillips, Rebecca
2 Reviews
(3)
YA
Morgan's shoplifting habit began after her mom left her dad for another man, and it ends when she is caught and mandated to do community service at a thrift store. There, Morgan falls for good-guy Eli but is afraid to tell him--and her similarly respectable friends--her dark secret. Morgan's pain, shame, and gradual steps toward recovery are authentically and sensitively portrayed.
Reviewer: Rachel L. Smith
(4)
YA
A year after watching her best friend, Aubrey, die in a horrific accident, Dara returns to their former high school to face her past. Dara eventually finds solace and affection in Aubrey's younger brother, but alternating flashback chapters slowly reveal Dara's role in Aubrey's death. While Dara's journey to self-forgiveness unfolds predictably, fans of redemptive grief stories will be satisfied.
Reviewer: Jessica Tackett MacDonald
2 reviews
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