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"Liane Shaw gives a realistic portrayal of a foster girl's life of uncertainty, hopelessness, and the inability to change her environment…After reading this novel, readers will realize that there is always light and hope in the next corner."  - CM Magazine

"Sadie, though tough as nails, narrates her story with an amusing edginess that works ... for readers seeking an honest account of how a girl without parents survives, this story delivers." - Publishers' Weekly

"Sadie’s edgy account of finding a real place for herself in the world will keep readers thoroughly engaged." - Kirkus Reviews

"There is much about this book that speaks to the foster system's well-meaning but often flawed initiatives and how easily there initiatives can be misinterpreted or go horribly wrong. Sadie's character is genuinely engaging and portrayed against the backdrop of adolescent angst and an often inadequate system, it works." - Resource Links

"If you’re tired of reading about spoiled princesses and snobby beauty queens who complain about their parents rules, or the pressures of being popular- here is a story you can relate to more. Sadie isn’t a hero who saves the world, she’s a down-to-earth street smart girl who’s just trying to survive." - Libraries and Young Adults blog

"The novel is an honest effort to shine a light on some of the difficulties and stigma that foster kids face." - The Deakin Review of Children's Literature

"Sadie's struggle to overcome the cards she has been dealt is inspiring, and the author writes from a very honest and real perspective. Sadie's story will resonate with readers, no matter their background." - VOYA