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Ruby is a fiercely intelligent, tomboyish 15-year-old Australian girl uprooted from Sydney after her father’s death in a fire. Now living with her family in a small Irish village, she’s angry, lost, and resentful of her new life. Beneath her tough exterior lies deep grief and confusion. She cuts her hair short in defiance—an act of rebellion and identity. Ruby is sporty, sharp-tongued, and guarded, but she’s also deeply loyal and vulnerable when her walls crack.
Throughout the story, Ruby clashes with classmates and struggles against a mother she feels betrayed by. When she meets Saoirse, a local girl who pushes and provokes her, Ruby is forced to confront who she really is — and the strength that comes from being unapologetically herself.
