How to Live on the Edge

“Readers will root for Cayenne despite the many mistakes she makes.“—School Library Journal

”[A]n interesting, informative narrative whose focus on the BRCA gene mutation marks it as an important addition to young adult literature.“—Booklist

“An engaging tale of vulnerability and control.“—Kirkus Reviews

“Burgeoning with questions like Can we love after we’ve lost? and Can we fight fate?, this powerful story answers yes!“—NoNieqa Ramos, author of The Disturbed Girl’s Dictionary and The Truth Is

“Sarah Lynn Scheerger creates fearless, compassionate, empowered sisters who, in figuring out what kind of women they want to be, love on the edge.“—Gaby Triana, author of Wake the Hollow, Cakespell, and Summer of Yesterday

“A stirring story filled with heart and soul, and one that will dare you to rethink what it truly means to be brave and alive!“—Mary Rand Hess, New York Times-bestselling author of Solo and Swing

“A headlong page-turner.“—Sherry Shahan, author of Skin and Bones

“A gift to young readers.“—Catherine Linka, author of What I Want You to See, A Girl Called Fearless, and A Girl Undone

“Told with humor and truth …“—Jennifer Longo, author of Six Feet Over It and Up to this Pointe

Sarah Lynn Scheerger is a clinical social worker who works with “at-promise” youth, helping them figure out who they are and who they want to be. She started writing as a convenient excuse to avoid laundry, and admittedly has gotten a little carried away. She writes picture books as well as middle-grade and young adult novels. She lives in southern California with her husband and children.