The Roots of modern biochemistry Book

Leyla wishes for drama in her “boring” teenage life in Bury, England. But when her favorite cousin is diagnosed as HIV positive and Leyla must keep the knowledge secret, she no longer wants her wish. Leyla struggles with several issues including her own progressing relationship with Darren, convincing her parents that she want to be a drummer and supporting her cousin Emma. Leyla is a strong and likeable character. Though the story takes place in England, American teenagers will not have trouble relating to the life-like characters’ struggles and British lingo is not pervasive. The unattractive cover of a woman’s face hides the inner beauty of this book. The primary audience is teenage girls who know someone with a long-term disease.