Lishia Vance enters her junior year at Kingston High determined to find a new best friend, quickly bonding with popular cheerleader Riley Atkins.
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Lishia Vance enters her junior year at Kingston High determined to find a new best friend, quickly bonding with popular cheerleader Riley Atkins.
Lishia Vance is flummoxed. One day she has friends. The next day everyone has turned against her. No explanation. Just complete social isolation. Even her best friend Janelle isn't giving her the time of day. When she makes a connection with Riley Atkins, a popular cheerleader, things start looking up. But is Riley really as good a friend as she seems? Or is Lishia better off without her? With her signature insight into the lives of teen girls, bestselling author Melody Carlson explores the trea...
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No sexual scenes present. Incident involving a date rape drug at a party; character confesses and deals with aftermath.
No violence or gore depicted
No profanity or strong language
Teen party scenes with alcohol and a date rape drug; portrayed as dangerous and cautionary
No LGBTQIA+ representation
Central Christian themes including prayer, youth group involvement, and struggles with compromising faith for popularity
No witchcraft or occult elements
No evidence found in available sources.
No political or ideological messaging
No self-harm or suicide themes
Emotional manipulation and toxic dynamics in teen friendships. Incident involving a date rape drug at a party; character confesses and deals with aftermath.
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