How can you redeem yourself when no one lets you forget your mistakes? Todd didn't want to become a villain, but he followed along even when his twin brother's "pranks" turned cruel. Now the only one who still likes him is his neighbor's three-legged Terrier. His crush won't speak to him, but when their economics teacher partners them together, Todd seizes the chance to win her back. With help from a snarky artist and a quote-loving bookworm, Todd hopes he can earn redemption. His twin has other ideas. When Adam escalates from pushing boundaries to committing crimes, Todd must choose between sibling loyalty and his chance at a better future. Even Thistles Bloom may be read by itself or as Book 2 in the Healing Bonds series.

How can you speak up for yourself when you struggle to say your own name? Claire can prove herself on the court. It's introductions that kill. Her stutter sabotages her efforts to survive in her new high school, especially when she tries to talk to the cute guy she likes. Volleyball is her only refuge, but her teammates—Beth, Maite, and Saafi—have troubles of their own. Beth Jones's new boyfriend makes her feel like she can finally let her guard down, but the longer she lives as "Jeff's girl," the less she recognizes herself. At six-foot-six, Maite Restrepo can punch out whatever she can't laugh off, but her fists can't heal her abuela's mystery illness. Everyone says Saafi Khalif will be America's first Muslim president, but does she have the courage to confront the guys who threatened her student group? Claire and her friends define team with the word family, but at home, Claire's family is falling apart. When...