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Reader reviewed by Hillary

Seventeen year old Lucy Scarborough has always been a very level headed person. But, when she realizes the truth behind her mothers mental illness, she will need the all the help she can get to prevent herself from following a similar path. When Lucy is raped by her date at the school prom, the ancient process begins. Now, Lucy must try to save herself, as well as her daughter, from a problem that all the women in her family have been encountered with.

A terrible curse has plagued all the women of her family for generations. Each woman must attempt to complete the three nearly impossible tasks listed in the ballad "Scarborough Fair," before her daughter is born. If she is unable to complete the tasks, she will end up in the same position as her mother, insane with a daughter in foster care. Luckily Lucy has her foster parents, Soledad and Leo Markowitz, as well as her friend, Zach, to help her accomplish these tasks. But, as the deadline rapidly approaches, Lucy becomes increasingly unsure about how the horrible situation will play out.

Impossible was a fantastic book written by Nancy Werlin. The story as exciting and suspenseful and so realistic, despite the mentions of magic. Although it is a fantasy, it is still easy to relate to Lucy's story. It is definitely a very enjoyable book that can be read over and over. Readers will love /Lucy's story and sympathize with her, even if they're not normally fantasy readers. Werlin's second novel is an amazing story and is sure to captivate any audience.