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I went back and forth between pick and so-so, but chose pick because it is worth checking out. Not something i fell in love with or would read again, but I liked it enough to read it all in one day. it is a haunting story of homelessness

Child homelessness is seldom the theme of YA, but this was done so well. Sad but good.

The main character (the girl) drew me in from the start. She had an innocence about her, a precociousness that comes with childhood, but also an underlying sense of understanding and that innate self-preservation mode that comes with a difficult life. Told from the girl‘s perspective, details are shared in a way that only a child can get away with (adds a great emotional dimension). Highly recommend ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

I'm torn on how to feel about this book. The ending confused me but I liked the message of this book.

A story that highlights homelessness and drug addiction/alcoholism following a mother and daughter trying to survive on the streets. A quick read that I finished in a day.

I tried to read other reviews to see if I understand what happened but I can't find anyone who shares spoilers lol.

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Has anyone read this?

This book is sad in so many different ways. It shines a spotlight on addiction, parenting on the streets, the relationship between a mother and daughter and how drugs can make someone selfish. No child should live on the streets. I kind of suspected the ending but not until I had about 40 pages to read. Definitely recommend this book.

I received this as an ARC from @PenguinRandomCa @PenguinPublishing @penguinrandomhouse @penguinusa. Get ready for a suprise.