Books like Bliss by Lauren Myracle
Bliss, raised in a free‑spirited California commune, steps into the polished world of an elite high school in Atlanta as a freshman. Determined to fit in and remain kind, she quickly finds herself targeted by Sandy, a fellow student whose fascination with the occult threatens to pull Bliss into a realm she has never imagined. The novel charts Bliss's journey as she grapples with cultural differences, the pressures of school life, and the allure of the mysterious, all while maintaining her own distinct sense of identity.
First publish date: 2008
Genre: Historical Fiction/20th Century Historical Fiction
Authors: Lauren Myracle
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