Sweaters and Smiles
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Hiding. Covering. Keeping secrets in. That's all Alissa Harrison knows entering a new school. Who is the real Alissa? Is she a future writer? A cheerleader? A nobody? Becoming tired of the sticking to the status quo, she tests the limits. Doing things she never thought she could do. But what happens when she pushes the limit to far and breaks boundaries that can't be repaired easily? What happens when the heaviest option becomes the clearest one? Take the journey with Alissa as she alone battles everyday life and struggles within her family and friends.
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