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​ISBN-13: 978-1419703874
​Ages 12+

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Sixteen-year-old Imogen, a black belt in Tae Kwon Do,
freezes up during an armed robbery and must decide if
martial arts failed her or she failed it.


  • Starred Review (and a PW Pick), Publishers Weekly
  • A Bank Street Best Book of the Year
  • 2014-2015 Black-Eyed Susan Book Award Nominee
  • 2014 Book of Note, TriState Review
  • 2015 Arkansas Teen Book Award Nominee
  • 2015-2016 MASL Readers Awards Preliminary Nominee
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STARRED REVIEW

“Offering psychological drama and an introduction to a martial-arts code of behavior, the book has a meaningful message about power, control, and the internal bruises carried by victims.” ~Publishers Weekly, starred review

“Her story is compelling, and readers will stick with her as new insights bring about a believable shift in her behavior…This distinctive debut will be appreciated by fans of contemporary fiction.” ~Kirkus Reviews


“Poignant and emotionally raw at times and humorous at others, this debut novel adeptly portrays a shattered life...and the road back to normalcy. Fans of realistic fiction will appreciate the multilayered story, Tae Kwon Do action and philosophy, and resilient protagonist.” ~ School Library Journal

“Debut author Skilton understands and respects martial arts, and she does a beautiful job presenting the philosophy that drives serious martial artists... Here is a writer to watch who handles complex issues with sensitivity in the vein of Deb Caletti and Sarah Dessen.” ~ Booklist

“This layered first novel explores the aftereffects of the trauma, convincingly depicting why Imogen blames herself for a situation over which she had no control... Imogen’s struggle is nuanced and honest.” ~ Horn Book

“A useful exploration of the difference between fantasy-style omnipotence and the complexity of real-life human strength.” ~ Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books
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