L.E.A.P.

In a home ruled by secrets, can one teen find her own truth?

Turning fourteen, Linn Gurke navigates the chaos of adolescence amidst acne, crushes, and her mother's hidden alcoholism. With a codependent father and a family steeped in lies, Linn yearns for genuine connection, especially with her best friend, Nadine. But as Linn grapples with her mother's addiction, she creates Linn's Emerging Adult Plan (L.E.A.P.), an eight-point guide to navigate her tumultuous world.

When an eccentric aunt arrives, bearing secrets of her own, Linn's world spirals. Now, Linn must choose: succumb to her family's demons, or forge her own path toward survival, friendship, and self-discovery. For fans of realistic YA fiction, this is a story of hope amidst heartbreak. Will Linn conquer her family's legacy, or will she become another casualty of their secrets?