A Journey Through Hollywood's Shimmer and the Shadows of Truth

Silver Award Winner at Literary Titan and a finalist in the Wishing Shelf Book Awards, this novel is a testament to the resilience of dreams amidst a reality that's often harsh and unyielding.

Sixteen-year-old Skye Perry knows the underbelly of Hollywood all too well. The acting roles she lands are fleeting, offering only a glimpse of the glamor she chases while struggling to keep her and her mother from the brink of destitution. Their life is a constant battle with poverty and her mother's destructive habits. Skye’s only hope is the enigma of her father—a man she has never met but believes holds the key to a better life.

When Skye’s luck suddenly changes and she ends up on a reality show, she's thrown into unexpected friendships and a shocking revelation about her past. As she and her friends embark on a road trip in pursuit of her father, the fabric of lies that has enshrouded her life begins to unravel. As she plummets into the unknown, if Skye is to ever find the life that was always meant to be hers, she’ll have to navigate through the deception that will ultimately redefine her very existence.

Kirkus Reviews celebrates Skye as a "plucky protagonist" who, despite overwhelming odds, never stops yearning for a brighter horizon. This "compelling and gritty" tale paints a vivid portrait of a tenacious teen wrestling with economic hardship and familial turmoil. Readers will be rooting for Skye as she confronts her past and forges a path toward the future she deserves.

Encounter the raw and touching reality of Skye's struggle in "The Gravity of Lies"—where the journey to stardom and self-discovery promises to leave you breathless with its emotional depth and resilience.

Join Skye as she learns that sometimes, the truths we seek can only be found after we've faced the gravity of our lies.