I grabbed this from the library on a whim, though I wasn't sure I would be into it. I'm glad I gave it a chance, because I ended up really enjoying it!

I felt so bad for poor Jen, especially dealing with her dad, and I'll admit that I cringed a bit to see that he never really dealt with any repercussions for being such a jerk, but unfortunately that's the reality of these situations most of the time and I did appreciate how candid that portrayal was.

At its core, Stepping Stones is a tale of a kid having no control over their situation and trying to find ways to survive and make the most of it regardless, and that's exactly what Jen does.