Nikki doesn't get on with her mam, the relationship is strained. So when she finds herself homeless she is ready to quit Texas and move to California. But her best friend and crush begs her to stick around and change her mind. Then Nikki's little sis goes missing and her plans go awry. Will she manage to sort out all her problems and will she really run away from Texas? This sounds a really great read with some really true to life themes for teens going on.