Review by Mary A. Hake
Annie Try has crafted a touching book that takes readers into the world of two teen girls in England, as told through their own words. The friends communicate online and share chapters of events from their troubled lives—quite vulnerable and authentic. Emma Jennings, who has been in a number of foster homes, is “best mates” with Cassandra Briggs, who is brutally injured in an auto accident. The novel’s title, Losing Face, speaks of the serious injury Cass suffered, from which she wonders if she can ever recover or if she’ll always feel like a freak.
Personal perceptions and relationships—with family members, friends, schoolmates, and romantic—are addressed as the girls deals with real life. They struggle to handle negativity from within and without and help each other overcome. This story can encourage readers of all ages to cope with their own trials.
I was drawn immediately into the interaction between Cass and Em, and the events and reactions seemed so true-to-life. I also enjoyed the British terms, even if I didn’t know what all of them meant. The vocabulary doesn’t prevent American readers from enjoying the poignant tale.
Available (as of the date of this article) for $3.99 on Kindle
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