In "Adaptation" by Melissa Moran, the story follows a young protagonist navigating the complexities of life and the environment around her as she grapples with personal transformation and societal expectations. Set against a backdrop of significant change, both within herself and the world, she learns to embrace her unique identity and confront the challenges of growing up. Themes of resilience, acceptance, and the importance of adapting to new circumstances weave through her journey, highlighting the struggles and triumphs of youth. Through her experiences, she discovers the power of self-discovery and the impact of connections with others. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed. This book was published in 2021 by Tantor Audio .

Malinda Lo is a graduate of Wellesley College and has master's degrees from Harvard and Stanford universities and now lives in a small town in Northern California with her partner and their dog. Ash was her first novel.