Breathe and Count Back from Ten

Seamlessly explores bodily autonomy and familial expectations through a perceptive protagonist, sharp narration, and complex relationships. . . . Powerful and engrossing. - Publishers Weekly (starred review) Intricate, nuanced, and empowering. - Kirkus Reviews (starred review) An authentic portrait of a character who wants to be seen for who she is and not the limitations placed on her. - Booklist Readers will be pleased to see Veronica strike the right balance of being authentic to herself while valuing relationships as a two-way street. - Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books Sylvester blends the compelling struggle of a young woman trying to find her voice with the effects of living with a serious medical condition - Horn Book Magazine A poignant and powerful story... Real and beautifully relevant. - Laura Taylor Name, New York Times bestselling author of A Cuban Girl's Guide to Tea and Tomorrow Breathtaking and utterly original... A tribute to disabled bodies and a vital addition to YA literature. - Lillie Lainoff, author of One for All With its deep honest, hope, emotion, and tenderness, this is a coming-of-age story I will forever hold close to my heart. - Jonny Garza Villa, author of Fifteen Hundred Miles from the Sun A gorgeous, heartfelt exploration of what it means to know and love the body that you have... A shimmering triumph of a book. - Amanda Leduc, author of The Centaur's Wife and Disfigured: On Fairy Tales, Disability, and Making Space