Genesis's family seems to be cooperating better. Genesis' father had gotten a good job, bought a small but cozy house, and had given up on his habits. Her parents were kinder and more thoughtful in Genesis's life. Genesis begins to appreciate herself and her skin color more, feeling comfortable in her own skin. Just when everything seemed to be getting better, Genesis's grandmother fell gravely ill and was fighting for her life. Everything seemed to be falling apart. Troy, Sophia, and Nia don't know what's going on exactly, and she gets in fights with her friends just when she thought they were all getting closer-maybe more than she thought. Her grades drop from all the stress and worry, and her whole world is falling apart. Her mother stays up at nights, silently crying, and her father tries to hold her together while fighting back traitorous tears of his own. How will Genesis get through this mess? And will her family and friendships stay intact? Or will they break beyond a fixing point?

Aru Shah in a world with the rules/customs of the Selection Series by Kiera Cass. Includes characters from other series, such as Keeper of the Lost Cities by Shannon Messenger. Aru Shah has turned 16, and the time has come for her selection to begin. STORY ON HIATUS