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Finding Home is the first YA novel written by authors Liz Mcmullen and Shelia Powell. It's clear throughout the story that both authors care deeply for their characters. Being a teenager can be a challenging time, because we're stuck between craving independence while also remaining reliant on our caregivers. It's a time when we discover who we are as a person, our ambitions, and our fears. Being different can be a scary prospect, especially for young people who generally want to fit in with their peers. The young people in this book are significantly different because of their special gifts / powers/ abilities. At a time of raging hormones, self discovery, and blossoming first romances, the young people in this story have to also cope with controlling their abilities and the responsibility of using them for good. I enjoyed reading about the young people and their developing relationships. The story reinforces that it's more than okay to be different, it's actually a blessing. We should celebrate our unique qualities because of the diversity and creativity they bring us.