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Description
Ruby and Jinn are sisters and the best of friends. Jinn is vivacious and beautiful, and does everything she can to look after Ruby until no-good Nathan Baird turns up and Jinn changes, neglecting Ruby.
Quick Summary
If you're looking for a book that captures how messy and painful it can be when a sibling starts pulling away from you, this one hits hard. Ruby and her older sister Jinn have always been inseparable Jinn's the one who makes everything fun and safe but when a boy named Nathan comes into the picture, Jinn suddenly seems like a different person, and Ruby is left figuring out who she is without her sister right there beside her. It's written at a reading level that makes it accessible for younger teens or strong readers in middle school, but the emotional complexity feels genuinely suited for older kids dealing with real friendship and family drama. There's sweetness here alongside some heavy moments, so it's probably best for kids who can handle a story that doesn't tie everything up in a neat little bow. Fans of books like "Speak" by Laurie Halse Anderson or anything centered on complicated sibling dynamics will likely find a lot to love here.