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Synopsis
**"We lived in such a perfect world. Why were we so imperfect?"** All Misty ever wanted was a normal family. But like so many others, Misty's parents didn't stay together. Now they use Misty to hurt each other, to deliver tiny cruelties in an endless stream. Misty knows her parents might love her. But Misty has an unspeakable secret that burns in the core of her very being: she hates them. Misty isn't as alone as she thinks. She's about to meet three other girls who are just like her -- each one with their own dark secrets to share....
Is Misty appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 13 and up.
This book deals with parental divorce and emotional manipulation, exploring a teen's feelings of isolation and anger toward her parents. Contains mature emotional themes involving family dysfunction and secret-sharing among troubled teens.
What to know going in
This book has mild violence, no sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include emotional abuse, divorce, and parental conflict (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Teens dealing with difficult family situations will connect with Misty's struggles and her journey to find understanding with others who share similar experiences.