Publisher's Synopsis
Elysia is a privileged girl living in a privileged world.She attends one of the world's most prestigious schools with her rebellious best friend, Egypt. Sophie, Elysia's successful mother, always makes sure Elysia has whatever her heart desires. They live in an upscale penthouse in an affluent area in East Pittsburgh, an up and coming city with deep racially divided roots. When Sophie dies in a car crash, Elysia's world is wrecked upside down. The abundant life she once lived is now in her past, and she is forced to move back to her mother's hometown with her ailing grandmother and alcoholic father, in one of the city's most depressing neighborhoods. Their world is full of struggle and uncertainty. Much to her surprise, the move is more adventurous than expected. Elysia's senior year at Woodboro High is filled with new experiences. Drugs, sex, lies, and everything in between float to the surface of what used to be a perfect life. By the end of the year, she barely recognizes herself or the people around her. Old friends and new friends, family, strangers....who can Elysia trust? Family secrets destroy the little faith Elysia has left.Will living a privileged life give Elysia an advantage in the real world?
