Lion Girl
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Pub Date Jun 28 2026 | Archive Date Sep 21 2026
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Description
Fifteen-year-old Emma Watters has been running since she watched her little sister die in their front yard six years ago. But no matter how fast or far she runs, she can’t outdistance what haunts her most—Casey would be alive if it were not for her.
Recently diagnosed with PTSD, Emma longs to create a life worth living. If she has any hope of recovery, she’ll need to confront long-buried truths surrounding Casey’s death, as well as face their formidable mom, who harbors secrets of her own.
Can Emma muster the courage it will take to reset her course? With help from a tough-talking track coach, her feisty grandma, new friends, and, yes, even her dead sister, she may stand a chance. In the process, she also might unearth the other girl who was buried the day Casey died—her truest self.
An empowering coming-of-age tale about healing and forgiveness. (Trigger Warnings: Attempted Suicide, Mental Health Issues, Loss of Siblings, Grief)
A Note From the Publisher
Paperback: 9798992216929
Audiobook: 9798992216943
Additional Book Formats with (ISBN-13):
Paperback: 9798992216929
Audiobook: 9798992216943
Advance Praise
“Lion Girl is a quiet storm - steady, immersive, and deeply affecting. It doesn’t rely on shock value or dramatic reveals. Instead, it focuses on something far more lasting: what it means to carry pain alone, and what it takes to finally set some of it down.”
—TX Lit Chic
"Emma is a character that you will find yourself rooting for from start to finish.... This book is raw and hits some heavy subjects. I felt like the way Emma's character was handled was beautiful and reflected reality. Her actions and reactions were not sugar coated."
—StoreyBook Reviews
"Lion Girl was very emotional to read and was deeply character-focused (which is what I enjoy). I recommend this book to readers that are interested in introspective writing and complicated themes."
—Book Fidelity
"I thoroughly enjoyed Lion Girl and yes, I did shed a few tears, actually a lot. Poignant and heartfelt, the writing rang true. Emma is so well drawn; it felt like she was real. I enjoyed watching her recover, grow and heal. All in all, a beautiful story well told. I highly recommend this book to readers who enjoy heartfelt stories of healing."
—The Book's Delight
Available Editions
| EDITION | Ebook |
| ISBN | 9798992216936 |
| PRICE | $7.99 (USD) |
| PAGES | 238 |