Amandine is a dancer, an actor, an artist. She is confident and charming and eccentric. Delia is insecure, overweight, the new girl in school. She is grateful to have Amandine as a friend. But Amandine lives in a world of her own imagination -- a world both fascinating and disturbing. Delia is drawn in by her friend’s role-playing games, outrageous costumes, and implausible yet compelling stories. Slowly, though, Delia discovers that Amandine is always role playing, changing her identity fluidly to suit any situation. It’s only when Delia tries to break away from Amandine’s powerful orbit that she realizes just how dangerous these games can be. Acclaimed author Adele Griffin is at the height of her powers in this novel about friendship and identity.

Adele Griffin is the author of several novels for young adult readers, including Rainy Season, Split Just Right, Sons of Liberty (a National Book Award Finalist), The Other Shepards (an ALA Notable Book and an ALA Best Book for Young Adults), Dive, and Witch Twins.