Between the Cracks is a realistic young adult fiction series following the Simpson siblings as abuse, neglect, foster care, separation, and survival reshape their lives. Each novel focuses on a different member of the family, revealing how the same childhood can leave very different scars.
Beginning with Ruby, Between the Cracks, the series explores trauma, family loyalty, difficult choices, and the search for safety without simplifying the realities faced by vulnerable teens. The books are emotionally intense, compassionate stories about young people too often overlooked by the adults and systems around them.
Ruby was named one of the Top Ten Books for Teens in 2015. Chloe appeared on the In the Margins recommended reading list in 2018, followed by Ronnie in 2019.
Readers looking for gritty YA family drama, foster-care fiction, and stories of resilience can start with Ruby and follow the Simpson family through the complete series.
Ruby is tough and independent, but she's blocked out the difficult road that has led her to this point. Gangs, drugs, and depression are part of the journey ahead ...
Justin made a mistake--one that changed his and June's life forever. Now, he'll do anything to keep her safe from the nightmares, no matter the cost. ...
Michelle is taken away from her abusive mother, only to find herself in the gang life and struggling for safety on the streets. A heartbreaking story of perseverance and resilience. ...
Trapped in a cycle of abuse and manipulation, Ronnie attempts to escape her past and build a stable future for herself. A heartbreaking story and powerful message. ...
June's lost it all: family, love and freedom. Can she get it all back when drugs have taken her health, and prison awaits? An emotional novel that'll break your heart. ...
Chloe's story is horrifying yet hopeful, a harrowing read for anyone who works with children from an abusive background, in foster care, or situations where there are no responsible, loving adults to care for them and guide them, resulting in young adults who have no idea how to love themselves ...
