Ellen Hopkins has a new book!
The You I’ve Never Known by @ellenhopkins came out in January 24.
Synopsis:
The story is about a girl whose father has moved her around the country her whole life, never settling down long enough for her to experience friendship or love outside of what he provides. Everything she believes, including the fact that her mother deserted her when she was a toddler, has been force-fed to her by an abusive man who she relies on for sustenance and emotional support. She is a fledgling, not seeking flight, but rather the comfort of a permanent nest.
When at long last Ariel’s dad puts down tentative roots, she has the opportunity to make friends and is allowed connection to the wider world. But then her father’s lies begin to surface, shaking her embryonic confidence, and when her mom makes a surprise appearance the ensuing upheaval compels them to break new ground.