Sierra's dad is already in prison, and when her mom violates her parole, Sierra goes into foster care. She's used to taking care of her mom and life in her old neighborhood. She misses her best friend Cassidy. Her foster parents, Anne and Carl, seem nice, but she doesn't get the point of getting to know them when she'll be back home with her mom soon.
When Sierra moves in next door, Lauren feels an instant connection to her. Lauren's frustrations with her brother's absence combined with her school's focus on simplicity have her looking at her life and family in a new light. There are so many things they don't need, and there are people who need so much. At first, she just sells things that belong to her to make money for charity, but things quickly escalate, and she brings Sierra in on her scheme. It's one thing to want to help others, but has Lauren gone too far? Sierra is the only one who knows the truth, and she's so focused on keeping Lauren happy, she isn't thinking about herself.
This new book by Cordelia Jensen and Laurie Morrison is a study in addiction. Sierra's parents battle drug and alcohol addiction, but Lauren and Sierra have different issues. Sierra's addiction is taking care of others, and Lauren is addicted to the thrill of stealing. She's also caught in a spiral of self-denial. Moderation is the key. For most of the book, Lauren is pretty annoying. She gets so caught up in her own world that she pushes away her best friend and ignores the needs of people around her. I can't help feeling she needs therapy to help her deal with her issues.
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