Smoke

Name: Smoke
Brand: Penguin Random House
Availability: InStock
Author: Darcy Woods
ISBN: 9780593585030

Author: Darcy Woods

Narrator: Kristen Sieh, Darcy Woods

Unabridged: 10 hr 47 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Listening Library

Published: 06/07/2022

Categories: Young Adult Fiction, Social Themes, Law & Crime, Family

Synopsis

What lines would you cross to save someone you love? Filled with the kinds of impossible choices that made the TV show Weeds such a hit, this compelling drama asks to what lengths an avid rule-follower will go in order to save her family--and the answer involves "growing" in surprising directions.

Sixteen-year-old Honor Augustine never set out to become a felon. As an academic all-star, avid recycler, and dedicated daughter to her PTSD-afflicted father, she's always been the literal embodiment of her name. Coloring inside the lines is what keeps Honor's chaotic existence orderly.

But when she discovers her father's VA benefits drying up, coupled with a terrifying bank letter threatening the family's greenhouse business--Honor vows to find a solution. She just doesn't expect to spot it on the dry erase board of English lit--"Nature's first green is gold."

The quote by Frost becomes the seed of an idea. An idea that--with patience and care--could germinate into a means of survival. Maybe marijuana could be more than the medicinal plant that helps quiet her father's demons. Maybe, it could save them all.

About The Author

Darcy Woods has held an eclectic mix of professions--from refueling helicopters for the US Army to recharging bodies and spirits at a spa--but her most beloved career is being an author. She is a happily-ever-after addict and finds all things metaphysical endlessly fascinating. She lives in Michigan with her husband and cat. Her first novel Summer of Supernovas won the Golden Heart® award. You can follow Darcy on Twitter at @woodswrite.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Nilufer on January 16, 2021

This book is unique, a real thought provoking experience will probably get so many different and mixed reactions! The story telling style is riveting, hooking and intriguing as usual because we have real experienced author on board who also reflects real life stories in this novel! But there are too......more

Goodreads review by Heather on February 15, 2021

A beautifully written story with a main character whose love for her family and good intentions lead her into an illegal situation she never expected to be in. Honor Augustine is used to following the rules and staying within the lines, but when she discovers her family is broke and may lose everyth......more

Goodreads review by PinkAmy loves books, cats and naps on January 09, 2021

***Thanks to NetGalley for providing me a complimentary copy of SMOKE by Darcy Woods in exchange for my honest review.*** Honor Augustine lives in fear not of, but for her father due to his out of control, combat related PTSD. Smoking weed helps Honor’s father, to an extent, though it doesn’t prevent......more

Goodreads review by Laurie on September 03, 2020

I was lucky enough to read SMOKE early, and let me tell you, this one is not to be missed. Darcy's writing brims with emotion and heart, and this story has twists and turns you won't see coming. Bold, nuanced, and brilliantly executed, with a protagonist you'll love and a cast of authentic, fully fl......more

Goodreads review by Sonya on February 12, 2021

A moving, suspenseful story about love, family, trust, and what it means to take care of each other. Honor's father is loving but suffering from severe PTSD, and her mother has essentially abandoned the family, so when Honor learns that her family's in a dire financial situation, she believes she's......more

Quotes

“A complicated and artfully nuanced look at the lengths we’ll go to for the people we love, Smoke is a page-turner full of heart and hope, not to be missed."—Kathleen Glasgow, New York Times bestselling author of Girl in Pieces

“A poignant story that explores the dilemma of doing the wrong thing for the right reasons. . . . Will stay with you long after you’ve turned the last page.” —Amber Smith, New York Times bestselling author of The Way I Used to Be

“A compelling chronicle of a small-town American family navigating an economic hurricane in a rowboat filled with holes. You’ll cheer for them.” —Jeff Zentner, award-winning author of The Serpent King

“Bold, propulsive, and utterly incandescent, Smoke will burn in your heart and mind.” —Laurie Elizabeth Flynn, author of All Eyes on Her

“A beautiful reminder of what it takes to cultivate our most precious relationships.” —Marisa Reichardt, author of Underwater

“Exquisite prose and luminous characters. Prepare to be dazzled!” —Pintip Dunn, New York Times bestselling author of Dating Makes Perfect

"A character-driven, first-person narrative that is at turns anguished and funny. " —Kirkus Reviews

"A compelling page-turner." —School Library Journal