Loved itI just I loved it so much I was anticipating this one beyond anything because Kelsey macki is so fantastic and she really did not let us down with her debut book so if you haven't read this one yet you should really give that a go
Damsel distressed (2014)
Others: Positive A teen girl struggles with obesity, self-harm, and the infuriatingly perfect stepsister in her journey to overcome the stigmas put on her life, on her friendships, and on her future.
- ISBN:
- 9781939392176
- Length:
- 325 pages
Genres: young adult
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