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When you turn 16, you choose your life. You choose what you're going to do. 

Avery is about to turn 16. Her mom wants her to follow in her footsteps but, at the Coming of Age Ceremony, Avery has different plans.

Avery didn't know what the future held. Now, she's got to choose her survival path.

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