First published 2012
Laurel's world crumbles after Hurricane Katrina takes her mother and grandmother. Desperate to numb the pain, she turns to crystal meth, plunging into a devastating addiction. As her life spirals, Laurel must find the strength to confront her grief and break free from the meth's grip before it consumes her completely.
Genres: fiction, addiction, african-american, contemporary
Vibes: dark, emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: found-family, grief
Setting: Iowa, Pass Christian (Miss.)
182 pages · Hardcover · Nancy Paulsen Books
Content warnings: addiction, drug-use, mental-illness