First published 1999
Lena and her younger sister Dion are on the run, hitchhiking across state lines to escape their abusive father. Disguised as boys, they travel in search of their mother's relatives, unsure who to trust along the way. With limited resources and the constant threat of being found, the sisters must stay one step ahead to survive and find a safe haven they can finally call home.
Genres: fiction, survival, adventure, contemporary, family-drama
Vibes: emotional, fast-paced, intimate, suspenseful
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, found-family
Setting: Juvenile Fiction
115 pages · Mass Market Paperback · Laurel Leaf
Content warnings: abuse, domestic-violence, physical-abuse