Laurel Shadrach's world may be a lot of things, but it's never boring. The last few weeks of her senior year are filled with gymnastics, parties, exams and family. She also has a renewed relationship with the love of her life - Branson Price, a perfect 10 score on balance beam, and a scholarship offer from the coach of the University of Georgia. But life topples Laurel's neatly stacked pyramid of plans. In a few tragic weeks, her ankle is sprained, her scholarship is rescinded, her brother's gambling addiction lands him in the hospital, Branson pressures her, and the ugliness of racism hits too close to home. Laurel has always clung to faith, but this jumble of tragedies has shaken her foundations. Will God prove himself good and kind even in the worst times life can offer? Recommended for ages 14 and up.
