As someone who works with young adults, I found the message of this book incredibly important. The author exposes the very difficult topics of mental and physical abuse. Teenagers as well as adults often feel embarrassed or blame themselves when they are victimized so they never tell anyone what they are going through. Unfortunately, this not only allows the abuse to continue but also prevents the victim from speaking out and getting the help they need.
Sparrow is a high school girl who is a ballerina and has already experienced tragedy at an early age when her mother died. She is living with her aunt and uncle and uses her dancing for strength and a sense of normalcy. Her life becomes more complicated when she becomes involved in an abusive relationship. She remains silent and continues dancing. Ultimately, the secret she is keeping begins to affect her whole being even though others have noticed changes in her and realize something is wrong.
The demons of your past will drastically affect your future if you do not deal with them. Sometimes we are dealt life hardships but they do not have to necessarily shape our future in a negative way. The big take away from this book is that you need to speak up! It is very difficult to do but it is something that is necessary and essential to break the cycle and take control to change your life for the better.
This is definitely a book I would recommend for all teenagers to read!
Sparrow is a high school girl who is a ballerina and has already experienced tragedy at an early age when her mother died. She is living with her aunt and uncle and uses her dancing for strength and a sense of normalcy. Her life becomes more complicated when she becomes involved in an abusive relationship. She remains silent and continues dancing. Ultimately, the secret she is keeping begins to affect her whole being even though others have noticed changes in her and realize something is wrong.
The demons of your past will drastically affect your future if you do not deal with them. Sometimes we are dealt life hardships but they do not have to necessarily shape our future in a negative way. The big take away from this book is that you need to speak up! It is very difficult to do but it is something that is necessary and essential to break the cycle and take control to change your life for the better.
This is definitely a book I would recommend for all teenagers to read!