Darcy Wills feels the pressure. Her best friend, Tarah Carson, has grown distant and hostile since the start of the school year. And a medical crisis in Darcy's family has stress boiling over at home. When surprising news forces Darcy to look at the future beyond Bluford High, she realizes huge decisions are looming. Unsure what to do but unable to avoid what s coming, Darcy has no easy options. Her choices will cut both ways. Some doors will open, but others may close forever.
Karyn Langhorne Folan graduated from Harvard Law School and after practicing and teaching law for several years, decided to pursue her dream of becoming a writer. She is the author of twenty-one books and counting, including three young adult titles for the popular Bluford High series, four romance novels, several works of nonfiction. She has also been the ghostwriter for personalities in the entertainment and music industries. She is married and has two daughters.
This book was so captivating that I read it in one sitting, staying on the edge of my seat the entire time. The ending was so powerful that it still brings me to tears. It's a story about growth and making tough decisions. As an adult, I found it incredibly insightful, and I believe young readers would find it just as meaningful.