Be the first to read the thought-provoking new novel from Melissa de la Cruz, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Isle of the Lost and Return to the Isle of the Lost.
She had her whole life planned.
She knew who she was and where she was going.
Until the truth changed everything.
Jasmine de los Santos has always done what's expected of her. She's studied hard, made her Filipino immigrant parents proud and is ready to reap the rewards in the form of a full college scholarship to the school of her dreams.
And then everything shatters. Her parents are forced to reveal the truth: their visas expired years ago. Her entire family is illegal. That means no scholarships, maybe no college at all and the very real threat of deportation.
As she's trying to make sense of who she is in this new reality, her world is turned upside down again by Royce Blakely. He's funny, caring, and spontaneous--basically everything she's been looking for at the worst possible time, and now he's something else she may lose.
Jasmine will stop at nothing to protect her relationships, family and future, all while figuring out what it means to be an immigrant in today's society.
About the Author :
Melissa de la Cruz is the #1 New York Times, #1 Publishers Weekly and #1 IndieBound bestselling author of novels for readers of all ages, including The Isle of the Lost and Return to the Isle of the Lost. Her books have topped the USA TODAY, Wall Street Journal and Los Angeles Times bestseller lists and have been published in more than twenty countries. Today she lives in Los Angeles and Palm Springs with her husband and daughter. Cassie Simone is a voice talent and audiobook narrator.
Review :
"Breezy and cute, this book tackles some hard-hitting subjects with ease. Navigating change is difficult and experiencing dashed lifelong expectations is even worse. There's also a new relationship to explore and all of the highs and lows therein....The relationship is sweet and fun and will please avid romance readers."
-- "RT Books Reviews (4 stars)"
"De la Cruz presents a timely and thought-provoking look at the complex reality of being young and undocumented in the United States...Readers will root for Jasmine as she fights for her future and finds the power of her own voice."
-- "Publishers Weekly"
"In clear tones brimming with heart, narrator Cassie Simone brings seventeen-year-old Jasmine de los Santos to life...[and] skillfully portrays a diverse cast of characters."
-- "AudioFile"
"Jasmine's fairy-tale-turned-nightmare story will have you laughing, seething, relating, crying, and cheering. A great love story, a great heroine, a great family...simply a great read!"
-- "Rachel Cohn, New York Times bestselling author"
"This book has everything--a strong heroine, important issues, and a really cute crush. I'm obsessed--and you will be too."
-- "Michelle Tan, editor-in-chief of Seventeen"
"Though the work centers on a high school senior, the romance is chaste and the plot is not too complex, making this a great choice for younger teens...This book belongs in every middle school library."
-- "School Library Journal"
