I used to think life was easy . Twelve year olds never worry about the future or what comes next, we just live, but today... Today is different. My life went from light to dark with the snap of a twig. I went from being loved to just being another body in a house full of girls, and then, Victor happened and what was starting to feel like stability turned into running at the crack of dawn and hoping we'd make it on our own. ...We didn’t pack bags—we packed memories, and left everything else behind. I don’t know if it was bravery or fear that kept my feet moving, but each step away from that house was a step closer to becoming someone new. The world outside was colder than I imagined, louder too, but at least it was ours. At least we weren’t waiting on footsteps down the hall or words sharp enough to cut skin. Victor used to say survival is just another kind of living—but I’ve learned that surviving means watching who you trust, counting your breaths when you're scared, and holding onto each other like the world might fall apart if you let go. Maybe it already did. I used to believe life was simple. Now I understand it’s anything but. It’s messy, cruel, and unforgiving—but even in the chaos, some things are still worth holding on to, still worth the fight. GRACE UNDER THE STARS is engaging and inspiring, with one review describing it as a haunting story of courage in a harsh world. Readers appreciate how it portrays the resilience of young Grace, with one customer noting its powerful reminder of the strength found in friendship. Twelve -year-old Grace’s world turns upside down when her parents are killed in a tragic car accident during what should’ve been a weekend of celebration—their wedding anniversary. Suddenly alone, Grace leans on her best friend Ray-Ann for comfort. But when Ray-Ann’s mom makes it clear she’s not willing to take Grace in, everything changes. With no family left to turn to, Grace ends up in a group home for girls. At first, it doesn’t seem so bad. The couple who run it, Mrs. Dee and Mr. John, appear friendly and supportive. But Grace starts to notice little things—how Mrs. Dee acts differently when Mr. John isn’t around, how the smiles fade behind closed doors. The other girls brush it off, so Grace tries to do the same. Then Mr. John leaves, and the atmosphere shifts overnight. Mrs. Dee goes from warm and caring to cold and controlling. The house starts feeling more like a prison than a home. When a new man moves in, things take an even darker turn. Grace doesn’t see it all at once—but the other girls do. And when they decide enough is enough, they bring Grace with them and run. On the road and far from anything familiar, Grace begins to learn that life is complicated, people aren’t always what they seem, and survival sometimes means breaking the rules. Follow Grace on a raw, emotional journey of loss, friendship, and finding strength when the world feels like it’s falling apart. In the tradition of Nina LaCour’s We Are Okay , Grace Under The Stars explores the complexities of grief, resilience, and the search for belonging. Like LaCour’s poignant storytelling, this novel delves into the emotional journey of a young girl forced to navigate a world that has abruptly changed, and the strength it takes to find hope in the darkest of circumstances. With unforgettable characters and heart-wrenching moments, Grace Under The Stars will stay with you long after the final page. Grab your copy today!