Fire Color One by Jenny Valentine

I've been married for 15 years.  My parents were married for 35, separated only by death.  Despite this, I know a lot about divorce, stepfamilies, child support, and the like through other family members, friends, and my students.  One of the saddest aspects of a family falling apart is when a parent cuts another out of the children's life.  I've seen it done, and it's just plain wrong (unless it's a safety issue of course).  I've seen one parent turn the children against the other through their words and actions, even though the child may have no memory of their other parent.  Often, it is the father cut off from his children.

Such is the case for Iris.  Her mother whisked her out of the country, remarried, and did nothing but spew venom about Iris's father Ernest.  Now, sixteen years later, Iris, her mother, and stepfather return.  Iris's mother knows Ernest is dying and has a large art collection worth a ridiculous amount of money.  She wants Iris to get close to her father in hopes of inheriting the art.

Iris learns Ernest is nothing like the man her mother has taught her hate.

And there is a surprise twist at the end.  Iris's mother gets what's coming to her.  For sure.

Look for Fire Color One to be added to the WHHS LMC collection soon.

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