Deirdre Riordan Hall is an author whose works often delve into the realm of fantasy, exploring themes of coming-of-age and the pursuit of magic. She crafts compelling narratives that draw readers into intricate worlds and complex emotional landscapes. Her writing is celebrated for its ability to capture the essence of youthful experiences while infusing them with a sense of wonder. Readers connect with her distinctive voice and the captivating way she brings her characters and their journeys to life.
Sugar Legowski-Gracia wasn't always fat, but fat is what she is now at age seventeen. When Sugar meets Even, she has the new experience of someone seeing her and not her body. As their unlikely friendship builds, Sugar allows herself to think about the future for the first time, a future not weighed down by her body or her mother
When her uncle agrees to pay the tuition at a private boarding school, seventeen-year-old Pearl hopes to escape the homelessness and drama of life with her mother, a former rock star who's ruined her life with drugs.