Hadie has just arrived in yet another foster home. Life has taught her to be cynical: don't trust, anyone, always act, be prepared to lose everything. She's lost everything more times than she can count but then she meets Lips and learns that some things are even more important than survival. But she has secrets of which she must let go if she is to make a stab at friendship and love.
.'A sensitive, mesmerising coming-of-age novel, this is a must-read for any YA devotee.' INDEPENDENT , BEST YA 2021, BEST NEW TALENT '
A stunning new voice. Outstanding, complex writing. So pleased this book is here!' PATRICE LAWRENCE
'A rare precocious talent' ALEX WHEATLE;
'A remarkably accomplished debut from a truly talented author' JENNY DOWNHAM
'Fizzing with energy and purpose, a vibrant new voice in UK YA' LISA WILLIAMSON