"In her debut novel based on the true story of a family of abolitionists in 19th-century Ohio, Stephanie Reed accomplishes the remarkable feat of creating teen fiction involving both complex characters and themes that run deeper than sex, high school, or popularity contests. She does so with a goal: 'Slavery was the greatest evil of [the main character’s] day. I hope I inspire today’s readers to purpose to do what’s right and depend on God for the rest.'”