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(0)Nikki Barthelmess
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English
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"When seventeen-year-old Victoria Parker is suddenly placed into foster care, she struggles to find words for the abuse that upended her life"--
When Victoria Parker's father locks her out of the house at 3:00 a.m. one morning, she is dumped into a crowded, chaotic foster home. Now she has to tiptoe around her domineering foster mother, get through senior year at a new school, and somehow salvage her college dreams while keeping her past hidden....
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English
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"Barthelmess' story thoughtfully explores intergenerational cultural dynamics and racial microaggressions as it follows Ri on her journey of self-discovery. An honest and engaging narrative." - Kirkus Reviews
"This lush coming-of-age tale will fire readers' emotions as they follow Ri's quest to learn more about her heritage ... full of hope and realistic situations, [it] will speak to those who enjoy stories exploring identity and true purpose."...
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Publisher
Flux
Pub. Date
2020.
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
352 pages ; 21 cm
Language
English
Description
As college freshman Victoria Parker moves on with her life after surviving sexual assault by her father and six months in foster care, she realizes she must muster courage to confront her past while staying true to herself.
College freshman Victoria Parker is trying to move on with her life after surviving sexual assault by her father and six months in foster care. She's focusing on the positives-- attending college, living on her own, repairing...