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Final Draft

Riley Redgate

Eighteen-year-old Laila Piedra loves writing science fiction about quests, forbidden love, and robots. When the creative-writing teacher who supported her dies, his replacement is Nadiya Nazarenko, a prize-winning novelist who is harshly critical of Laila’s work. Laila becomes focused on winning her new teacher’s approval and begins to feel she must choose between perfection and her own sanity. Rejecting the mentor’s influence may be necessary for her to thrive.

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Themes
Identity · Mental Health · School · Writing And Storytelling
Format
Paperback
ISBN-13
9781419728723
Language
English
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