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In this verse novel, three teens—Mikayla, Shane, and Harley—face profound challenges amid growing up. Mikayla, almost eighteen, is deeply in love with Dylan, but a summer pregnancy and her decision to keep the baby test their bond. Shane, a sixteen‑year‑old, falls for his HIV‑positive boyfriend Alex and must confront the looming loss of his little sister. Harley, fourteen and yearning for adventure, seeks affection from an older man and turns to self‑destructive actions to find herself. The adults’ drift into their own problems leaves the teens to juggle love, responsibility, and identity, all while the family circle cracks and tilts.
First publish date: 2012
Genre: Children's Fiction/Early Readers
Authors: Ellen Hopkins
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