{"product_id":"loving-lavender-finch-paperback","title":"Loving Lavender Finch - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eKelly Bargabos\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt isn't the trauma that almost ruins Lavender, it is the shame she swallows when she keeps it a secret that threatens to choke the life out of her.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLavender Finch never thought of herself as a liar. \u003c\/strong\u003eTo her former fifth grade teacher, Mrs. Gordon, she's the reliable babysitter; to her devoted tribe of extended family, she's the beloved daughter, niece, and cousin; and to her best friend Jana, the muse for fashion advice and gossip. But when trauma shows up by the name of Travis, she begins keeping secrets and telling lies so that no one finds out what happened to her. What she let happen to her. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe truth is, Lavender is terrified of being truly seen, and known, so she hides behind a wall of secrets and lies that she's convinced will protect her but instead locks her in a lonely place surrounded by shame. As she pushes away all those closest to her, she unexpectedly falls in love with a boy in Cuba she's never met and a grandmother who doesn't remember who Lavender is, most of the time. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen her lies begin unraveling in a very public way, will trusting people with her truth confirm her fears or make room for the love she always longed for? \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"The best stories feel familiar because we see ourselves and those we love in the events that unfold...Kelly's willingness to show Lavender in a not-always-so-lovable light makes this \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003ecoming-of-age\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e story a \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003epage-turning\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003erealistic\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003ehonest read\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e.\"Linda LowenAuthor, Secret Syracuse, Book Reviewer, BlueInk Review and Publishers Weekly\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 286\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.64 x 8.5 x 5.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e June 16, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44379258290278,"sku":"9780999423486","price":26.09,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0599\/7255\/0758\/files\/iSomFVUncr9780999423486.webp?v=1768918278","url":"https:\/\/infinitylightwa.com\/products\/loving-lavender-finch-paperback","provider":"Infinity Light","version":"1.0","type":"link"}