Patricia Cumbie’s gripping debut is a masterful portrait of an often tender, sometimes brutal bond between two girls struggling to trust each other at a time in their lives when nothing seems secure.
The day Angie steps uninvited into Libby’s livingroom, the two girls set in motion a friendship that exposes disturbing secrets that change everything.
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Advanced praise for Where People Like Us Live
“[Cumbie’s] characters have a dignity and innate courage that readers will not soon forget.”–American Library Association, Booklist
“A gritty and honest exploration of sexuality, coercion, friendship and power.”–School Library Journal
From FirstLook readers:
“Patricia Cumbie has written a book that will stick with teens for years to come. Where People Like Us Live is a realistic tale with gripping dialogue. The book causes readers to think about friends and what secrets we’ll keep to protect them.”—Jessica (Tallahassee, FL)
“This was a very moving book and I absolutely loved it. Where People Like Us Live is a stunning first novel…this book is a must read for any girl.”—Tasha (Currituck, NC)
“It was heartfelt and entertaining. I would definitely recommend this book to a friend. I could hardly put it down.” Alexandria (Fillmore, IN)
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