Vincente and Natalia's relationship is complicated: She's desperate to become the mob's first female inductee. He's charged with the task of her recruitment. But is the outfit really ready for this...? Sixteen-year-old Janelle Young is a cutter in need of an emotional edge. But did she go too far when found in a puddle of her own blood? Has her mother finally reached that breaking point...? Molly had a problem with being short. She tried every trick in the book to raise her stature-nothing worked. After 9/11 Molly tries a different approach. Is military enlistment the new elevation...?

The Looking Girls is a powerful testament from seven girls who demand (through feats) Look at me. If you're a reader who enjoys strong female characters...maybe a little flawed...maybe a little damaged...maybe prone to make bad decisions...you'll enjoy The Looking Girls.