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Brooke Winters, a junior with hopes of starting fresh at a new school and a college future, finds her plans shattered when her mother is arrested for killing Brooke’s abusive father. The circumstances of the crime—whether premeditated or self‑defense—remain unclear, leaving Brooke and her siblings bereft of parental guidance.
The novel follows Brooke’s whirlwind of firsts: her first year without parents, her first love and heartbreak, and her first taste of freedom. Amid the chaos and the looming shadow of family violence, she confronts her identity and seeks her place in the world. This coming‑of‑age story explores the complexities of abuse, sibling bonds, and the journey to heal and let go.
First publish date: 2018
Genre: Young Adult Fiction/YA Contemporary Fiction
Authors: Amber Smith
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