A Frenzy of Sparks

In A Frenzy of Sparks, author Kristin Fields crafts a moving tale set in 1965, focusing on thirteen-year-old Gia and her desire to break free from her mundane neighborhood. When her cousin introduces drugs to their lives, it triggers a dangerous sequence of events that threatens to upend their world. As Gia strives to protect her family and herself amid the turmoil, she grapples with the challenge of letting go of the life she once yearned to escape. This poignant story explores the themes of innocence lost and the complexities of survival while navigating a changing reality.