Melissa de la Cruz is the #1 New York Times, #1 Publishers Weekly and #1 IndieBound bestselling author of novels for readers of all ages, including The Isle of the Lost and Return to the Isle of the Lost. Her books have topped the USA TODAY, Wall Street Journal and Los Angeles Times bestseller lists and have been published in more than twenty countries. Today she lives in Los Angeles and Palm Springs with her husband and daughter.
"Jasmine's fairytale-turned-nightmare story will have you laughing,
seething, relating, crying, and cheering. A great love story, a
great heroine, a great family...simply a great read!" --Rachel
Cohn, New York Times bestselling co-author of Nick & Norah's
Infinite Playlist "This book has everything--a strong heroine,
important issues and a really cute crush. We're obsessed--and you
will be too." -The Editors of SEVENTEEN Magazine "Wow. Something in
Between hit me right in the heart, challenging what we understand
of love, law, identity, ambition, and the American Dream. Both
heartbreaking and bursting with hope, this is the book we all
need." --Marie Lu, #1 New York Times bestselling author of the
Young Elites and Legend series "Something In Between takes readers
on an emotional rollercoaster that's full of laughter, heartbreak,
and real world realities for many. De la Cruz is a wordsmith; her
prose full of heart. Her character Jasmine's dilemma will linger in
the minds of all. This book will change you. A must read."
--Dhonielle Clayton, co-author of Tiny Pretty Things and Shiny
Broken Pieces, and the forthcoming The Belles "Something in Between
is an eye-opening, engaging, and empathetic read. I loved Jas and
her family and cared deeply about her future and her dreams. A
must-read!" --Ally Condie, author of the #1 New York Times
bestselling Matched Trilogy "An immigrant herself, de la Cruz,
succeeds in presenting a complicated and multifaceted topic in a
manner that is light enough to keep readers engaged." --Kirkus
Reviews "[A] great choice for younger teens...This book belongs in
every middle school library."-School Library Journal "De la Cruz
presents a timely and thought-provoking look at the complex reality
of being young and undocumented in the United States...Readers will
root for Jasmine as she fights for her future and finds the power
of her own voice." -Publishers Weekly "Through engaging dialogue
and a flurry of unanticipated scenes, de la Cruz shines a light on
the pressure immigrants face within an unjust and politically
driven system. Provocative, eye-opening and poignant, Something in
Between is a timely read in a troubled era."
-BookPage
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