Secrets and shadows loom over sixteen-year-old Libby's life, threatening to shatter the fragile family she tries so hard to protect. Set in the 1980s, Libby's home is a battleground, her mother's rage fueled by alcohol and violence. Only her best friend Jake knows the truth, and together they struggle with the ramifications of Libby's reality. But when Libby's after-school job exposes her younger sisters to the same abuse, she knows she can no longer stay silent. Revealing the truth could tear her family apart, but staying quiet could have devastating consequences.

As Libby delves deeper into her parents' troubled past, she uncovers shocking secrets that force her to take action. With Jake by her side, they make a plan to seek help from a trusted relative. But as they begin to put their plan into action, a friend from school stumbles upon Libby's secret, and she is faced with a terrifying decision. With time running out, can Libby trust her friends to help her save her sisters?

For fans of Speak by Laurie Halse Anderson, Hidden by These Walls is a gripping tale of love, loyalty, and the courage to speak out against injustice. Don't miss this powerful story that will stay with you long after you turn the last page. 322 pages.