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A debut novel for fans of The Fault in Our Stars that thoughtfully and humorously depicts teen Ricky Bloom's struggles with a recent chronic illness diagnosis.As if her parents' divorce and sister's departure for college weren't bad enough, fourteen-year-old Ricky Bloom has just been diagnosed with a life-changing chronic illness. Her days consist of cursing everyone out, skipping school--which has become a nightmare--daydreaming about her crush, Julio, and trying to keep her parents from realizing just how bad things are. But she can't keep her ruse up forever. Ricky's afraid, angry, alone, and one suspension away from repeating ninth grade when she realizes: she can't be held back. She'll do whatever it takes to move forward--even if it means changing the person she's become.
About the Author
Karol Ruth Silverstein grew up in Philadelphia and moved to Los Angeles to attend the American Film Institute. A writer and screenwriter, she is happiest while writing in her home office (generally in her PJs) but can occasionally be convinced to leave the house for karaoke nights with her writer friends.Her debut novel Cursed is loosely drawn from her experience of being diagnosed with a painful chronic illness at 13. She lives in West Hollywood, CA with her two exceptionally fluffy cats, Ninja and Boo.Follow her on Twitter @KRSilversteinwww.karolruthsilverstein.com
