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Kat and Robin leave Boston on a church mission to India to help combat human trafficking. Kat is recovering from a sexual assault while Robin seeks his birth mother.
Quick Summary
If you're looking for a book that honestly tackles heavy stuff like healing from trauma, searching for your identity, and what it means to help others, this one's for you. Kat and Robin head to India on a church mission trip, but it's really about their personal journeys Kat's trying to move forward after being sexually assaulted, and Robin's searching for the birth mother he never knew. The India setting isn't just a backdrop; it brings them face-to-face with human trafficking in a way that feels real without being exploitative, and the authors handle both the dark subject matter and the quieter moments of hope with care. What makes this stand out is how Perkins weaves in questions about faith, privilege, and what we owe to people whose lives look nothing like ours all while keeping the friendship between Kat and Robin at the center. It's a quick read for the word count because the chapters are short and the story moves along, which makes it less intimidating even though it deals with serious topics. If you or your kid liked "The Hate U Give" or other books that mix social issues with authentic teen voices, this one hits similar notes. Parents should know there's a sexual assault storyline that's treated seriously and sensitively, but it's not graphic just honest. It's the kind of book that stays with you and sparks good conversations afterward.