Set in New Mexico, this is a literary memoir about young love, obsession, and loss, and how a relationship that hurts the most is often the hardest to walk away from. Works consulted. Resources for help with intimate-partner violence.
Topics Leigh Stein (1984– ). Memoir. Man-woman relationships. New Mexico. Coming of age. Abusive men. Death. Grief.
SRC Level 9.500000
SRC Points 14.000000
Lexile 1000L
Trim Size 8" x 5"
JLG Span Fall
Language English
Rights type Print
Publication date 2016-08-01
JLG Release Date Oct 2016
Minimum grade 11
Maximum grade 12
Reading level High
Format Print
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