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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 16 and up.
This novel deals with serious themes of parental neglect, emotional manipulation, and abuse. V.C. Andrews books are known for mature content including sexual situations and psychological trauma that require mature reading comprehension.
What to know going in
This book has mild violence, moderate sexual content, and moderate language. Content notes include sexual assault, child abuse, and emotional abuse (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Teen readers drawn to intense, emotionally complex stories about surviving difficult family situations will connect with Misty's journey.