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368 PAGESENGLISH

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  • Published date: Oct 20, 2026
  • Language: English
  • No. of Pages: 368
  • Publisher: St. Martin's Publishing Group
  • ISBN: 9781250809414
  • Dimensions: 5.65" W x 1.15" L x 8.6" H

“This intriguing, layered story shows both parents’ and teens’ flaws and struggles. Personal relationships are front and center, built on explorations of media, influence, class, and friendship.” —Kirkus

“Gasp-worthy plot twists keep the pages turning, and an open ending leaves room for more installments.” —Booklist

“This is a must-read! Paula Chase examines the challenges of Black girlhood, academic pressures, and the courage needed to pursue individuality despite external expectations to conform. The novel describes the mental toll of academic and performance pressures on young people. It provides an honest look at navigating elite environments while staying true to oneself. It realistically shows how growth and self-discovery can change long-standing friendships.” —Crystal Forte, Melanatedreader

Co-founder of the award-winning blog, The Brown Bookshelf, PAULA CHASE is a longtime advocate for diversifying the type of fiction featuring Black characters. Chase is the author of nine critically acclaimed Upper Middle Grade and YA novels and a winner of NCTE’s Assembly on Literature for Adolescents (ALAN) Konigsberg Award.

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