Alessandra Smith is a piano fanatic with a hectic life, with a crazy family that somehow fits together. She's moving on to junior year with a positive attitude and average expectations. What she wasn't prepared for was the depth of secrets hidden within those closest to her, or to fall in love with someone who shuts down every time about his shady past. And just when her life has officially spiraled out of control, she was forced to witness a terrible wrong committed. Now, more than ever, she must depend on her love of music to give her the courage to speak up. This is a story about the unseen impact of police brutality on its victims, and one girl's powerful, heartbreaking journey to discover the true meaning of strength.