Help! My back cover copy has me spiraling.

I thought I was done with my back cover blurb, but a friend brought up some issues that have me doubting it. Number 1 was the original and Number 2 includes some suggested changes. Which do you prefer?

1. What happens when the one meant to love you hurts you instead? 

Thirteen-year-old Kylee Strong faces her dad’s rejection along with her parents’ divorce. She believes making an elite golf team will finally impress her father. But when her status on the team drives yet another wedge between them, she finds herself turning to an unlikely source for guidance: Nancy Henson.

With Nancy's help, Kylee must decide if her need to earn her father's love outweighs her desire to protect her little brother from his iron fist. She discovers unexpected strength in her newfound friendships, but is she strong enough to forgive her dad? God? And herself? 

Kylee’s Quest is an inspiring coming-of-age story that doesn't shy away from difficult subject matter. If you enjoyed Wish, The Remarkable Journey of Coyote Sunrise, or Mike Lupica's works, you'll love Kylee’s Quest. Grab your copy now! Filled with humor, heartache, and hope, Kelly Strenge’s debut novel is sure to become a fan favorite.

2. What happens when the one meant to love you hurts you instead? 

Thirteen-year-old Kylee Strong’s family is falling apart. Divorce. She wants nothing more than her dad’s approval. However, his emotional and sometimes physical abuse confuses her. Can you love someone and hate them at the same time? She believes making an elite golf team will finally impress her father. But when her position on the team drives yet another wedge between them, she finds herself turning to a retired teacher for guidance: Nancy Henson.

Kylee must decide if her need to earn her father's love outweighs her desire to protect her little brother. She discovers unexpected strength in her newfound friendship, but is she strong enough to forgive her dad? God? And herself? 

Kylee’s Quest is an inspiring coming-of-age story that doesn't shy away from difficult subject matter. If you enjoyed Wish, The Remarkable Journey of Coyote Sunrise, or Mike Lupica's works, you'll love Kylee’s Quest. Filled with humor, heartache, and hope, Kelly Strenge’s debut novel is sure to become a fan favorite. Grab your copy now!