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Reviewed by Pikasho Deka for Readers' Favorite
Aging Out by Sheryl Recinos is a moving story of a teenager in the foster care system about to age out when she turns eighteen. Narrated in verse, the story follows Sara Robertson, a talented teenager three months shy of turning eighteen. Sara can't help but worry about her future all the time, pondering how she risks homelessness, poverty, teen pregnancy, or worse if she ages out, as the freedom to live on her own comes at a cost. Her foster mother is only interested in Sara completing her chores and how much she gets paid to house her. Convinced she is on her own, Sara starts working at a coffee shop to save some funds. But life takes an unexpected turn when the University of California accepts her application and offers her a full scholarship.
Aging Out is a touching story that brings to light some fundamental flaws in the foster care system and showcases how it fails to protect and support many kids who, unfortunately, have nowhere else to go. Sheryl Recinos' emotionally powerful verses capture the plight of a foster kid in a way that you can relate to. Sara's story is bound to break your heart, yet the ending will leave you with a smile on your face. Sara is someone you can't help but root for. As she perseveres her way through the trials and tribulations of being a foster kid, you find yourself hoping that she finds her way out of the system and gets the opportunity to become a strong and independent woman. The story ends on an optimistic note, and I'm very grateful for that. I can't recommend this book highly enough.
