"Despite setbacks, a plucky protagonist doesn't stop believing in a better future in this relatable teen read." Kirkus Reviews ——-WHAT IF YOUR WHOLE LIFE WAS BASED ON LIES——- In the city of dreams, trying to make it in Hollywood isn't all it's cracked up to be for sixteen-year-old Skye Perry. The acting roles she books barely keep her and her mother from starving, and she can never be sure where they'll be sleeping for the night. Skye knows that finding her father is the saving grace that will rescue her from abject poverty and her mother's dysfunction.There's just one problem: she has to figure out who he is. When her luck suddenly changes and she lands a spot on a reality show, Skye not only makes friends with the cast, she's given some astonishing news about her father. With her dream so close now, Skye, along with the help of her friends, set out on a road trip in search of her new life. But nothing can prepare Skye when the truth about her past comes crashing down around her. As she plummets into the unknown, she'll have to follow her heart if she ever hopes to land into the life that was always meant to be hers. Dive into "The Gravity of Lies" and join Skye on an emotional roller coaster as she searches for the truth, uncovers long-buried secrets, and ultimately discovers the power of love and friendship.
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