2010/282 pgs
About the Book: Jace arrives at his brother's doorstep needing a way out. His father is controlling and abusive and issued an ultimatium-so Jace had to leave. Jace doesn't want to turn into his father, but before he left, he felt the pull of his anger trying to take over. Can Jace be who he wants or does he have to give into his anger and turn into his father?
Sarah Teenlibrarian Says: This is a very interesting read. I think it would make a great book club discussion book, especially with high schoolers. Jace is trying not to become his father and to get away from his anger and abuse, but Jace also inherited many of his father's personality traits. Before he left, he got himself into a scary situation with his girlfriend and now Jace is afraid to get close to anyone. He struggles with reconciling his two selves-the one he wants to be and the one he fears he is becoming. There are no easy answers and the truth is hard, but there is hope to this story, which I think will make it a great discussion starter.
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