![]() ![]() Now, her best friend, who is gay, is the victim of a horrible hate crime, and Cat is determined to find out who did it. Cat has been pushing everyone around her away. Cat’s reflections on these moments are spot-on. Shine by Lauren Myracle 4 out of 5 stars Published by Abrams Books ARC received through Netgalley A beautiful tale of finding yourself again after a traumatising event. “Myracle captures well the regret that many feel for things in their past about which they are ashamed. “Dramatic in both content and presentation." – The Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books “The page-turning mystery and Cat’s inspiring trajectory of self-realization will draw readers in and give them plenty to ponder.” ![]() “Cat eventually uncovers the truth in a cliffhanging climax in which she confronts fear, discovers that love is stronger than hate and truly ‘shines.’ Raw, realistic and compelling.” Smart, fearless, and compassionate, this is an unforgettable work from a beloved author. Richly atmospheric, this daring mystery mines the secrets of a tightly knit Southern community and examines the strength of will it takes to go against everyone you know in the name of justice.Īgainst a backdrop of poverty, clannishness, drugs, and intolerance, Myracle has crafted a harrowing coming-of-age tale couched in a deeply intelligent mystery. When her best guy friend falls victim to a vicious hate crime, sixteen-year-old Cat sets out to discover who in her small town did it. ![]()
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