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Zusatztext "The writing shines when Amber describes the feelings that singing awakens in her. One could wish for an accompanying soundtrack." Informationen zum Autor Jaye Robin Brown is the critically acclaimed author of the young adult novels Georgia Peaches and Other Forbidden Fruit and No Place to Fall . She lives in North Carolina with her dog, horses, and wife. You can visit her on Instagram @jayerobinbrown or online at www.jayerobinbrown.com. Klappentext Amber Vaughn is a good girl. She sings solos at church, takes care of her baby nephew after school, and spends every Friday night hanging out at her best friend, Devon's, house. But when Amber learns about an audition at a prestigious arts school, she decides that her dream—to sing on bigger stages—could also be her ticket to a new life. Devon's older brother, Will, helps Amber prepare for her one chance to try out. The more time Will and Amber spend together, the more complicated their relationship becomes . . . and Amber starts to wonder if she's such a good girl after all. Then, in an afternoon, the bottom drops out of her family's world—and Amber is faced with an impossible choice between her promise as an artist and the people she loves. Amber always thought she knew what a good girl would do. But between "good" and "bad," there's a whole world of possibilities. Zusammenfassung “Southern charm oozes off the page”* of this sexy and poignant novel about family! friendships! and first romance—from Jaye Robin Brown! the critically acclaimed author of Georgia Peaches and Other Forbidden Fruit. I t's Jandy Nelson’s The Sky Is Everywhere meets Sarah Dessen’s This Lullaby. Amber Vaughn is a good girl. She sings solos at church! babysits her nephew after school! and spends Friday nights hanging out at her best friend Devon’s house. But when she learns about an audition at a prestigious arts school! Amber decides that her dream—to sing on bigger stages—could also be her ticket to a new life. Devon’s older brother! Will! helps Amber prepare for her one chance to try out. The more time Will and Amber spend together! the more complicated their relationship becomes . . . and Amber starts to wonder if she’s such a good girl! after all. Then! in an afternoon! the bottom drops out of her family’s world—and Amber is faced with an impossible choice between her promise as an artist and the people she loves. Amber always thought she knew what a good girl would do. But between right and wrong! there’s a whole world of possibilities. * Kirkus ...
