Synopsis:

Samantha Moore survived years of darkness in the foster care system by hiding behind her favorite characters in literature, even adopting their very words. Her fictional friends give her an identity, albeit a borrowed one. But most importantly, they protect her from revealing her true self and encountering more pain.

After college, Samantha receives an extraordinary opportunity. The anonymous “Mr. Knightley” offers her a full scholarship to earn her graduate degree at the prestigious Medill School of Journalism. The sole condition is that Sam write to Mr. Knightley regularly to keep him apprised of her progress.

As Sam’s true identity begins to reveal itself through her letters, her heart begins to soften to those around her—a damaged teenager and fellow inhabitant of Grace House, her classmates at Medill, and, most powerfully, successful novelist Alex Powell. But just as Sam finally begins to trust, she learns that Alex has secrets of his own—secrets that, for better or for worse, make it impossible for Sam to hide behind either her characters or her letters.

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What To Expect:

This is a story of a young girl coming through the foster system who hides behind her favorite literary characters. She is given the chance to go to college from an anonymous donor, who simply requires letters about her progress. She learns to love and trust, help others, and follows her journey to discover what is most important in life.

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Content Warnings:

Language: None – No strong language, some rude words

Sexual Content: Mild – Kissing. Some mentions of sex, intimacy and flirting

Violence: Moderate – Abuse & bullying

Substance Use: Mild to Moderate – Alcohol and drug use

Prejudices: None

Religious Themes: Christianity becomes a positive part of this book

Other Topics: Moderate – The foster system

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