Tamara's Teardrops

Winner of the Top Fiction Award from the In the Margins Literary Award, 2016.

“I don’t plan on getting in any trouble.”

After her release from juvie, Tamara thought life would finally get easier. She just wants a clean slate, a chance to move forward and leave her past behind. But trouble has a way of finding her. When new allegations surface, Tamara is forced to fight for her freedom—because if she can’t convince her probation officer of her innocence, she’s headed back to prison.

Caught between loyalty, betrayal, and the weight of her past, Tamara must decide who she can trust—and how far she’s willing to go to survive.

A Gripping YA Story of Resilience and Redemption

Perfect for fans of Courtney Summers, Ellen Hopkins, or Laurie Halse Anderson

A raw and realistic look at life after juvenile detention

Themes of loyalty, friendship, and second chances

Fast-paced and emotionally charged

What Readers Are Saying:

“A slimy villain, an eager-to-please sidekick, and a heroine who simply wants to move on from her past make for an intriguing tale, indeed!”

“A realistic and beautiful story filled with suspense, heartbreaking friendship, and loyalty that will keep you reading until the very end.”

Tattooed Teardrops is a powerful and thought-provoking YA novel by USA Today Bestselling Author P.D. Workman, exploring the struggle to break free from a troubled past.

Start reading this award-winning story today.