Adrift in Currents Clean and Clear by Seanan McGuire

Nadya’s story will break your heart. McGuire deftly dissects foreign adoption, the agency of children and once again, how even the best intentioned parents can really screw up their kids.

This series is gentle while laying some uncomfortable truths about parenting out on the table. I know I’ve squirmed some while reading. Recommended for teens (tweens might enjoy it, but may be a little young for the subject matter), as always, don’t start the series with this one. It’s fairly stand alone, but the world will be richer if you start with the first book.