When the Sky Breaks

<p><em>Book One in The Becoming of Jayce</em><br>by Brianna Freeman</p><p>Jayce has always lived under dark clouds-at home with her mother brother and abusive stepfather. One stormy night he throws them out forcing Jayce and Eli to seek shelter with their strong-willed Granny. But safety is temporary and the past has a way of returning.</p><p>After another painful upheaval they return to Granny's once more-this time for good. Jayce dares to believe in a better future as her mother finally breaks free. But when grief hits again and Granny passes away Jayce is left navigating a new home a new life and the ache of everything she's lost.</p><p>Caught between sorrow and survival Jayce reconnects with an old friend Mia who introduces her to the distractions of partying and drinking. When she meets Ezra things feel exciting-until they begin to feel dangerous.</p><p><em>When the Sky Breaks</em> is a gripping coming-of-age story about family resilience and the quiet courage it takes to begin again-even when it feels like the world keeps falling apart.</p>