Keeping It Real

Marigold Johnson is looking forward to a future full of family, friends, and fashion-but what will she do when it all explodes in her face? When she discovers that her entire life is a lie?Paula Chase, the author of So Done, Dough Boys, and Turning Point, explores betrayal, conformity, and forgiveness-and what it means to be family-in this stand-alone novel perfect for fans of Jason Reynolds, Rebecca Stead, and Renee Watson.Marigold Johnson can|t wait to attend a special program at her family|s business, Flexx Unlimited, for teens who love fashion. But Mari quickly realizes that she|s out of place compared to the three other trainees-and one girl, Kara, seems to hate her on sight.As tension builds and the stakes at the program get higher, Mari uncovers exactly why Kara|s been so spiteful. She also discovers some hard truths about herself and her family.