Book Two of Words of Fire
Frankie Blaze is trying to be "good."
But "good" feels a lot like invisible.
Now fourteen and in eighth grade, Frankie is done shrinking herself to keep other people comfortable. Her dad's moving to another state, her stepfamily feels like strangers, and everything at school suddenly feels like it's holding its breath.
So when she joins a new group of girls in the schools extracurricular creative support circle, Frankie takes the risk-she starts to speak. Really speak. About the anger. About the ache of being between homes. About what it means to be loud in a world that wants you quiet.
With each journal entry and every truth she dares to share, Frankie begins to build something new: connection. Real friendship. A softer kind of strength.
She's not mean.
She's not out of control.
She's just done playing nice.
A sharp, heartfelt sequel about anger, identity, and finally being seen, Frankie Doesn't Play Nice is perfect for readers 13-14 who are learning how to speak up, stand out, and take back their power-one journal entry at a time.
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Teen & Young Adult