Two sisters. Both want a way out. Both have a plan... Jess's life hasn't turned out the way she had hoped. She's smart and excels at school. She's got a job, a head for business and a plan for the future. But she's fallen into the role of caregiver and sole provider for her heroin-addicted mother and delinquent older sister Nova. Nova holds a high-profile position in a local girl gang. Despite common sense, Jess idolizes her sister's life. It seems to be one of excitement, camaraderie and freedom, and Jess wants in. Nova knows that gang life isn't for her sister, but Jess insists. After one explosive argument, Nova betrays Jess and leaves her to fend for herself. Jess takes her future into her own hands and joins a rival gang. It's just what she needs, but it's also a decision that leads her down a path of unforeseen consequences. The rough neighborhoods of South Central L. A. erupt with violence over one blazing summer night as two gangs, two sisters, wage war on each other. Loved The Outsiders and Boyz 'n the Hood? Try Tied today, because who doesn't want to experience the world of tough, streetwise girl gangs of South Central L.A. Get it now. Note: This novel contains strong language and gang violence.