Publisher's Synopsis
Lucy McDaniels is a small-town teen struggling to see herself the way others see her. Over the summer, a new girl, Jill, moves in across the street and befriends Lucy. Their common interest in theater helps their friendship grow as they both begin high school. Tragedy strikes when Jill is attacked at a high school party, and she begs Lucy not to tell anyone about the incident. Lucy experiences conflict as she tries to decide which behavior is more important: honesty or loyalty. This struggle is made more difficult by Lucy's desperate desire to retain Jill's friendship. As Jill begins to self-destruct through drinking, smoking, and cutting, Lucy is forced to learn the true meaning of friendship, question whether or not honesty and loyalty are mutually exclusive, and deal with the frustration that comes with lack of closure. This novel details the very real struggles of adolescence and documents a true coming of age experience. It is based on a true story. It contains mature themes but is not graphic and contains age-appropriate language.
