Everything I Knew To Be True

It was never easy for Cassie and her mother, struggling to make ends meet in their tiny apartment in the Bronx, but they had each other and that was enough. When her mother dies suddenly from cancer, Cassie is forced to finish high school in California with a wealthy friend of her mother's. Living with the Stanton's is the complete opposite of what she's used to—the massive house, a traditional family unit, and Cody, the spoiled, insanely good-looking son with the bedroom across the hall. Broken with grief and struggling to fit in, Cassie meets Mila, a female powerhouse that helps her cope with a hidden past, the overwhelming present, and a shared experience no one should have to endure--a nightmare they both thought was over. Deep, emotional situations mixed with lighthearted banter. Everything I Knew to be True will have you riding the twists and turns to the very end. Perfect for young adult fans of Sarah Dessen and Jenny Han.