Истории College-bound

Seventeen-year-old Faye has spent her entire life in a rundown, dangerous neighborhood. She's seen the violence, the poverty, and the drug use that surrounds her, and she knows that she doesn't want to be a part of it anymore. Despite the obstacles in her way, Faye is determined to make a better life for herself. Faye's mother, Vivian, works long hours at a local factory to make ends meet even with a baby boy on the way, and her father, Magnus, is in and out of jail. Faye's older brother, Edric, is involved in a local gang and often tries to pressure her into joining, but Faye just barely refuses to be part of the violence and crime. Faye's escape plan involves getting a college education, but her grades are suffering due to her home life and lack of resources. She tries to study at the local library, but it's always overcrowded and loud. She's also unable to afford a computer or other study materials. Faye's luck changes when she meets a kind teacher who sees her potential and offers to tutor her after school. With his help, Faye begins to improve her grades and opens up about her dreams of going to college. However, as Faye works hard to achieve her goals, the danger in her neighborhood only increases. One night, Edric is shot and killed in a gang-related incident, leaving Faye devastated. Despite this tragedy, Faye remains focused on her education and is determined to make a better life for herself. She ultimately earns a scholarship to a prestigious university and leaves her dangerous neighborhood behind for good, however, would that mean Faye would have to leave her family behind too?

Olivia Miller is pretty sure she'd win the high school senior award "Most Likely to Never Figure Out What They Want To Do With Their Life". Her critical father and neglectful mother have contributed to her anxiety and lack of direction about her future. She's a model student with a big heart for community service, but her dad has belittled any ambition she ever had in pursuing something she's interested in. College is a definite, but where should she go, and what should she major in? But there's a new guy at school, Cameron McClain, who becomes a fabulous distraction. He is positively swoon-worthy, and not just because he's a gorgeous romantic who plays the guitar. He's also thoughtful and respectful, providing some much-needed acceptance and encouragement for Olivia. He fits right in with Olivia's circle of friends: future fashion designer Lyla, photographer Kate, and all-around popular Josh. This story is about Olivia's journey in learning to think for herself, set personal boundaries, and overcome limitations imposed by her overbearing parents, all while trying to set a good example for her younger sister, Emma, who is watching and learning from her. Thankfully, Olivia's boss and mentor, Mrs. K, is looking out for her, offering guidance in life and Christian faith. Will she ever be able to get her dad's judgmental comments out of her head? Most of all, she can't wait to get away from home! NOTE TO READERS: This is a YA/NA novel. It is written in 1st person POV, set in 1991. While there is no graphic sex or explicit language, it has descriptive romance and other content that could be considered PG-13 (if it were a movie) or TV-14 (if it were a TV show). Olivia Series: Olivia, On the Brink (Book 1) *Available now Olivia, Finding Her Way (Book 2) *Available now Olivia, All In (Book 3) *Coming August 2016** Olivia, Branching Out (Book 4) *Coming 2017 Olivia, Altogether (Book 5) *Coming 2018 And stay tuned for a spinoff novel about Olivia's sister Emma!