First published 1968
Sixteen-year-old Sarah's life splits apart when she uncovers the truth about her origins. She is not who she thought she was. The revelation that her parents adopted her arrives like a blow, but worse follows. Her father dies, leaving her reeling. Her mother remarries quickly, bringing a stranger into their home. Sarah cannot accept these changes. She rebels against her new reality and makes choices that bring her face to face with the police. Each decision pulls her deeper into trouble. The girl who once followed rules now breaks them. Sarah must navigate a world where nothing feels certain anymore. Her anger and confusion drive her toward consequences she never imagined. This is a story about a young woman discovering that family means more than blood, and that growing up sometimes requires breaking apart first.
Genres: coming-of-age, contemporary, adoption, family-drama
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: coming-of-age, found-family
128 pages · Paperback · Macmillan
Content warnings: mental-illness