Sun Don't Shine

By Crissa-Jean Chappell,

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Sixteen-year-old Reece is an expert at keeping secrets. She has to be, since her father abducted her ten years ago. For as long as she can remember, she's been on the run, sneaking food out of the dumpster and sleeping in the woods. Every time she moves, the same rules…

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2 authors picked Sun Don't Shine as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

SUN DON'T SHINE is addictingly wonderful in the most heartbreaking and poignant way. I devoured this book in one sitting, unable to tear myself away. Reece's tale, though fictional, serves as a reflection of the harsh realities many face in America. She emerges as a resilient heroine, navigating through a landscape of profound sorrow with an unwavering spirit of hope. Despite the darkness surrounding her, her resilience shines through, guiding the reader through to the end.

This book hooked me from page one. It’s technically a Young Adult novel but is so literary that it appealed to me as an adult reader, too.

The protagonist, Reece, is a fierce sixteen-year-old at that pivotal moment between being a teen and a young adult that so many of us females can identify with. The story itself is very plot-driven–Reece is living in a motel with her dad, and we get the impression they’ve been on the run.

As the story unfolds, we get a close-up look at the circumstances Reece and her dad find themselves in and the…

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