"Their strength and ferocity stem from below the surface where their roots are forever tangled, interwoven in such a way that for the remainder of time they bloom together…"
Genesis
Adam
Chloe
Lukas
No one loves them, no one cares about them, no one even sees them until they end up in Mary Rodriguez’s home, an outpost for Sacred Hear’s troubled youth program. It is within these walls that the four teens forge unlikely friendships. They experience the intensity of first loves, share secrets, and suffer losses, vowing to make the world a better place in spite of their personal battles with addiction, depression, loneliness, and abuse. But when the unthinkable happens, those friendships are tested in ways they never could have imagined.
Will they find strength enough to survive or will their bonds be too fractured to heal them yet again?
Topics Coming of age. Group homes. Foster care. Best friends. Friendship. Conduct of life. Romance. Substance abuse. Trauma. LGBTQ.
Trim Size 8" x 5 1/4"
JLG Span Spring
Language English
Rights type Print
Publication date 2020-02-10
JLG Release Date Apr 2020
Minimum grade 10
Maximum grade 12
Reading level High
Format Print
Paperbacks Escape Reads High (Grades 10 & Up)
Paperbacks Escape Reads High
Paperbacks Escape Reads High (Grades 10 & Up)
For Grades 10 & Up
This paperback collection offers 12 high-interest reads per year to. Fun titles you can't put down, featuring a mix of original paperbacks from both YA and adult authors. With gentle mysteries, sweet romances, and tame thrillers, these stories provide a satisfying break from heavier reads while still delivering strong writing and engaging plots. Selections may include moderate mature content appropriate for older teens, making this a great choice for high school readers looking for accessible, age-appropriate entertainment.
12 books per Year
$186.12 per Year
Interests
Fiction, Reluctant Readers, Novels, High Interest/Reluctant Reader, Thriller/Horror/Mystery