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293 pp.
| Simon Pulse |
October, 2012 |
TradeISBN 978-1-4424-4059-3$16.99
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PaperISBN 978-1-4424-4060-9$9.99
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YA
Fifteen-year-old Coley must navigate new waters with her first boyfriend while simultaneously dealing with scars of sexual abuse. Scott's sensitive treatment of the subject is adept, as is her portrayal of Coley as a conflicted and multifaceted member of her blended family. Pacing, characterization, and suspense work seamlessly to both surprise readers and evoke empathy in this poignant tale.