This is the story of Josey Muller, a 15 year old, average girl with two brothers and two best girl friends. Everything seems to be all figured out for Josey, until her mother drops a bomb on her.

Josey has an older sister, one that was put up for adoption at birth (25 years before). Now Josey has to cope with not being the only daughter, and no longer the smartest. She seems to be in a competition with a girl whom she has never met and yet has everything that Josey has dreamed of.

Underdahl has a way of telling stories that draws you in to the character whether or not you can relate or sympathize, by the end of the novel you will. It breaks your heart to get inside the mind of Josey Muller, and later – her sister as well. But a valuable lesson is learned, love comes in many forms, and your heart is capable of loving so long as you open it.

I recommend this novel to anyone looking to find themselves, or their place in their family.

And a special thanks to S. T. Underdahl herself, for sharing such a big part of her life with us.