Two weeks after saying farewell to her first foster child, Casey Watson is asked to look after Sophia, a troubled 12-year-old with a sad past.
Two years ago Sophia's mother had a terrible accident, and Sophia has been in care ever since. Right away, Casey feels something isn't right. Sophia only seems to have eyes and ears for men, and treats all women with contempt and disgust.
As more details begin to emerge about Sophia's past, it becomes clear that her behaviour is a front for an early life filled with suffering. But although Casey feels she is gradually breaking through to Sophia, her violence is threatening the safety of her family, forcing Casey to question whether she can really handle this lost and damaged girl.