Many kids will be able to relate to growing up in unstable homes, and becoming responsible for themselves or their families at a young age. I really appreciate how the author opens up that this is based on his own story. Can Robbie and Harmony handle having someone else know so much about them, and what does that mean when things get really tough for each of them? Robbie wants to be a friend to Harmony, but learning to trust the other with their secrets is a challenge for both of them. They quickly form a bond and Robbie starts to open up to her about his situation. He deals with his father’s emotional instability and unpredictability by planning for the future, until he meets Harmony, a new girl who is living with a foster family. 13-year-old Robbie is a smart kid who excels in school, but hides his dysfunctional home life from everyone around him. This upper middle grade, character-driven story is raw and powerful. Thank you to the author and publisher for sending #bookportage an ARC of this book.
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