Sam Taylor isn’t sure she believes in God anymore. Her mom’s in rehab and her father doesn’t have time for her. She distances herself from her friends. She feels lost. And she needs to keep all of her feelings and worry inside because she’s the pastor’s daughter.
When a local girl goes missing, the entire town comes together. Sam’s father acts as the family’s spokesman, meaning he has even less time for Sam. He’s also getting scarily close to the pretty young youth group leader while his wife’s in rehab.
Zarr does a great job of understanding how teen girls think (or at least the less shallow ones.) Sam is realistic in her doubts. It’s completely believable that she would pull away from her friends, fellow church members, when her perfect family has become less than perfect. I love Zarr’s books and this is no exception.
When a local girl goes missing, the entire town comes together. Sam’s father acts as the family’s spokesman, meaning he has even less time for Sam. He’s also getting scarily close to the pretty young youth group leader while his wife’s in rehab.
Zarr does a great job of understanding how teen girls think (or at least the less shallow ones.) Sam is realistic in her doubts. It’s completely believable that she would pull away from her friends, fellow church members, when her perfect family has become less than perfect. I love Zarr’s books and this is no exception.
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