
Maybe it was bad karma. Maybe it was just bad luck. Whatever the reason, fifteen-year-old David was born defective. His bug eyes, pinched face, and hearing aids are obvious, but there is a secret David keeps from everyone, even his foster parents. Because of a thin layer of skin...

In this arresting new novel, the author of Full Service, an ALA Best Book for Young Adults, creates an unforgettable character on the path to discovering that some blessings can be a curse--and some curses a blessing.