A timely story of two teenagers who discover the power of friendship feminism and standing up
for what you believe in no matter where you come from. A collaboration between two gifted
authors writing from alternating perspectives this compelling novel shines with authenticity
courage and humor. Malena Rosario is starting to believe that catastrophes come in threes:
First Hurricane María destroyed her home taking her unbreakable spirit with it. Second she
and her mother are now stuck in Florida which is nothing like her beloved Puerto Rico. And
third when she goes to school bra-less after a bad sunburn and is humiliated by the school
administration into covering up she feels like she has no choice but to comply. Ruby
McAllister has a reputation as her school's outspoken feminist rebel. But back in Seattle she
lived under her sister’s shadow. Now her sister is teaching in underprivileged communities and
she’s in a Florida high school unsure of what to do with her future or if she’s even capable
making a difference in the world. So when Ruby notices the new girl is being forced to cover up
her chest she is not willing to keep quiet about it. Neither Malena nor Ruby expected to be
the leaders of the school's dress code rebellion. But the girls will have to face their own
insecurities biases and privileges and the ups and downs in their newfound friendship if
they want to stand up for their ideals and––ultimately––for themselves.
