Language: R (7 swears, 7 “f”); Mature Content: PG-13; Violence: G.
BUYING ADVISORY: OPTIONAL
AUDIENCE APPEAL: HIGH
Emory has a lot stacked against her as she begins her junior year of high school. While she comes from one of the wealthiest families in town, her parents work too much, her neighbor insists on keeping their romantic relationship a secret, and her brother has just come home from rehab after a tragic car accident. Emory is navigating the grief of being in that accident herself, but must also keep a constant eye on her brother to ensure he does not relapse.
I felt compelled through the entire novel and wanted to stick with Emory’s journey as she made mistakes and grew and found a way to let go of taking responsibility for her brother’s choices without letting go of caring what happens to him. Her brother does make heartbreaking choices and I shed tears for the entire family, but the novel ultimately felt hopeful and healing. There was little diversity in the cast of characters in this novel; most were white and middle to upper-class.
Jen Wecker, HS English Teacher
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