Synopses & Reviews
“Reminiscent of . . . S. E. Hinton. Very close to perfect.”—The Philadelphia Inquirer
Cynnie can take care of herself—and more importantly, she can take care of her little brother, Bill. So it doesnt matter that her mom is drunk all the time. Cynnies got her own life. Cynnies the one Bill loves more than anyone. Cynnies the real mother in the house. And if theres one thing she knows for sure, its that shell never, ever sink as low as her mother. But when things start to fall apart, Cynnie needs a way to dull the pain. Never say never.
This unflinching look at the power of addiction is the story of one girls fall into darkness—and the strength, trust, and forgiveness it takes to climb back out again.
About the Author
Catherine Ryan Hyde is the author of several critically acclaimed young adult novels, including Becoming Chloe and Diary of a Witness, as well as the adult novels Pay It Forward and Chasing Windmills.