After getting attacked, Gretchen is so afraid of the world that she barely leaves her house. When she first meets Phoenix, a boy who reminds her of her attacker, she runs from him. Not wanting to blame an innocent boy for the actions of another, Gretchen vows to befriend him when they meet again. Phoenix recently fled El Salvador with his brother to protect them both from the gangs that control their town. Now his brother is in a detention center, and he is living with a lawyer working to get them both legally in the country as refugees. He is shocked when this beautiful girl talks to him. No one predicted Phoenix and Gretchen would be friends, but their relationship begins to heal both their scars. When their past terrors come back to haunt them, will they be brave enough to fight for their love? This unique romance reminds readers of rewards of fighting prejudice and the power of love to transform us. It was thought-provoking and swoon-worthy. Highly recommended!
The Radius of Us by Marie Marquardt
After getting attacked, Gretchen is so afraid of the world that she barely leaves her house. When she first meets Phoenix, a boy who reminds her of her attacker, she runs from him. Not wanting to blame an innocent boy for the actions of another, Gretchen vows to befriend him when they meet again. Phoenix recently fled El Salvador with his brother to protect them both from the gangs that control their town. Now his brother is in a detention center, and he is living with a lawyer working to get them both legally in the country as refugees. He is shocked when this beautiful girl talks to him. No one predicted Phoenix and Gretchen would be friends, but their relationship begins to heal both their scars. When their past terrors come back to haunt them, will they be brave enough to fight for their love? This unique romance reminds readers of rewards of fighting prejudice and the power of love to transform us. It was thought-provoking and swoon-worthy. Highly recommended!
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AuthorMs. Smith has been the librarian at Washington HS in Sioux Falls, SD, since 2005. She enjoys reading, watching K-Dramas, Harry Potter and hanging out with her family. Archives
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