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Duty. Honor. Country. That's West Point's motto, and every cadet who passes through its stone gates vows to live it. But on the eve of 9/11, as Dani, Hannah and Avery face four grueling years ahead, they realize they'll only survive if they do it together.
With athletic talent and a brilliant mind, Dani navigates West Point's predominantly male environment with wit and confidence, breaking stereotypes and embracing new friends.
Hannah's grandfather, a legendary Army general, warns her about the dangers ahead, but she's determined to let faith guide her path—and when that path leads to her soul mate, the future looks perfect.
Wild child Avery doesn't mind breaking a few rules (or hearts) along the way. But she can't outpace her self-doubt, and the harder she tries, the further it leads her down a treacherous path.
These three women know that what doesn't kill you makes you stronger. But soon, that adage no longer rings true—for their future, or their friendship. As they're pulled in different directions, will their hard-forged bond prevail or shatter?
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- ISBN: 9780062853738
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- ISBN: 9780062853738
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March 1, 2019
Dani, Hannah, and Avery first meet as part of West Point's class of 2004, and while they don't become friends immediately, their bond grows as they navigate the challenges of the high-pressure environment. After graduation, they grow apart: Dani, whose dreams of playing professional basketball are derailed by chronic pain, takes a high-pressure marketing job in London; Hannah is frequently separated from her husband, a fellow army officer, by deployments to Afghanistan and Iraq; and Avery's string of dead-end relationships leaves her doubting her self-worth. When tragedy strikes, the women set aside their differences and rekindle their friendship. Debut novelist Gibson doesn't dwell too long on any of the segments of her characters' lives, choosing instead to provide snapshots of daily life and key events. While the focus is solidly on each of the women's coming of age in the unique environment of the U.S. military, deeper themes, such as racism, sexism, and sexual assault, are also explored. Readers of women's fiction will appreciate the strength and determination of the trio, as well as the insider's view of West Point culture.(Reprinted with permission of Booklist, copyright 2019, American Library Association.) -
November 15, 2018
Three women at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point before 9/11 are really bonding. Soon, however, superstar Dana, a nationally ranked point guard; faith-driven Hannah, whose grandfather was a famed army general; and Avery, an evidently heedless Homecoming Queen whose self-doubt steers her toward trouble find their relationship tested by the challenges of love, work, and war. Debut author Gibson was born and raised at West Point; with a 50,000-copy trade paperback and 25,000-copy hardcover first printing.
Copyright 2018 Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.
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