Rues legacy
Rue Newbie, a sixteen-year-old girl with a disability, faces a life-altering decision when circumstances compel her to move back in with her mother, leaving her beloved sister behind. Initially, Rue feels a sense of loss and anxiety, as her sister has always been her support system.
Once back in her mother's home, Rue's world feels constricted. She navigates the challenges of her disability while grappling with a tumultuous relationship with her mother. In her new environment, Rue discovers a journal belonging to her mother. Driven by curiosity and a desire for connection, she begins to read it.
What Rue uncovers is a painful truth about her family's past — secrets that her mother had long concealed. The revelations shake Rue to her core, revealing lies that change the way she perceives her family and herself. Instead of the love and safety she sought, she confronts betrayal and confusion, leading her to question her identity.
Caught between the conflicting emotions of anger, grief, and a desperate need for understanding, Rue must navigate her tumultuous feelings while also confronting her mother. In seeking resolution, Rue ultimately learns the importance of confronting the past, understanding her own strength, and finding her path toward healing.
Through this journey, Rue emerges more resilient, grasping the complexities of family dynamics, the weight of secrets, and the journey of self-discovery, albeit with scars that may never fully heal.
