The Gravity of Lies

<p><strong>Despite setbacks a plucky protagonist doesn't stop believing in a better future in this relatable teen read. <em>Kirkus Reviews</em></strong></p><p><strong>A Journey Through Hollywood's Shimmer and the Shadows of Truth</strong></p><p><strong>Silver Award Winner at Literary Titan</strong> and a <strong>finalist in the Wishing Shelf Book Awards</strong> this novel is a testament to the resilience of dreams amidst a reality that's often harsh and unyielding.</p><p>Sixteen-year-old Skye Perry knows the underbelly of Hollywood all too well. The roles she lands are fleeting offering only a glimpse of the glamor she chases while struggling to keep her and her mother from the brink of destitution. Their life is a constant battle with poverty and her mother's destructive habits. Skye's beacon of hope is the enigma of her father-a man she has never met but believes holds the key to a better life.</p><p>When fortune smiles upon her with a spot on a reality show she's thrown into an unexpected quest filled with new friendships and a shocking revelation about her lineage. As Skye embarks on a road trip in pursuit of her true heritage the network's cameras capture every moment of her heartfelt journey.</p><p>But as the quest unfolds the fabric of lies that has enshrouded her life begins to unravel sending Skye into a tailspin of emotions and discoveries. Guided by the power of love and the strength found in new friendships she must navigate through the revelations that threaten to redefine her existence.</p><p><strong>Kirkus Reviews</strong> celebrates Skye as a plucky protagonist who despite overwhelming odds never stops yearning for a brighter horizon. This compelling and gritty tale paints a vivid portrait of a tenacious teen wrestling with economic hardship and familial turmoil. Readers will be rooting for Skye as she confronts her past and forges a path toward the future she deserves.</p><p><strong><em>Encounter the raw and touching reality of Skye's struggle in The Gravity of Lies-where the journey to stardom and self-discovery promises to leave you breathless with its emotional depth and resilience. </em></strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong><em>Join Skye as she learns that sometimes the truths we seek can only be found after we've faced the gravity of our lies.</em></strong></p>