Within the mystery plot, she focuses mostly on Sophie’s battle against drugs and against those who refuse to believe her-and on an emotional secret the two girls shared. Sharpe writes in chapters alternating between scenes from the past and present as she moves the story forward. Sophie knows the murderer will go free unless she uncovers a story that Mina was investigating for the local newspaper-but pursuing him will put her in grave danger. Since the murderer planted Ox圜ontin in Sophie’s pocket, everyone, including Sophie’s mom and the police, believes that the girls were trying to buy drugs. As the book opens, however, readers learn that Mina has been murdered.
Sophie has kicked her habit with the help of her bounty-hunter aunt and clings to each day that she stays clean. When they were 14, they were involved in a car accident that nearly killed Sophie, who became addicted to Ox圜ontin during her recovery. Sophie and Mina have been best friends since second grade. This beautifully realized debut delves into the emotions of a girl recovering from drug addiction and grief, all wrapped up in a solid mystery.
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