Is The Grass Really Greener On The Other Side?

Veronica Kiddman,a 16 year old girl living in New York,has a very hard life.Between raising her younger sister,looking to get into college,and her mother's lung cancer,Veronica has no time.When her mom dies and she goes to live with her grandma,Veronica thinks this is an opportunity to turn over a new leaf.Will Veronica be able to focus on her future or will her new life betray her again?