The reader would be correct, but only to a point, as author Riley Redgate ( Noteworthy) surprises us with a heart-wrenching twist.įinal Draft may be filled with the high school angst and self-discovery that’s expected of young adult novels, but the story is deliciously elevated by its emotional depth and Redgate’s snarky prose. Readers will think they already know the trajectory of Laila’s path: new teacher helps protagonist become a better writer.
Madison gets in an accident and is replaced by a prize-winning novelist, Laila isn’t prepared for the avalanche of changes. She doesn’t cause problems and she’s never been on a date, much less in love. Writing and being with her three best friends is the entirety of Laila’s world. Madison, who is the only person with whom she shares her sci-fi stories. For years, she has enjoyed the encouragement of her creative writing teacher, Mr.
Laila Piedra is a senior in high school, facing down the final weeks before graduation, when everything in her life goes sideways.
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