Marchetto, Marisa Acocella

A classic second-chance story repackaged in a smart and evocative way that will appeal to a wide range of readers. Marchetto (Cancer Vixen) pushes her audience to think for themselves and defy others' perceptions of success, unhipness, and happiness. Though the protagonist herself is middle-aged, the message of rejecting societal pressures can make a great impact on older teen or YA readers.