Looking for Cassandra Jane

Cassanda Maxwell has had a life filled with pain. Her mother died too young, her father is an abusive alcoholic, and she's a misfit everywhere she goes. After being shuttled between various foster homes, Cass struggles to find her identity and finds herself caught up with Scott Jones (aka "Sky") and his group of friends who start a Jesus commune in California. But before long, the group is more interested in pot and sex than they are spiritual growth. Once again, Cass finds herself trapped in unhappiness-and she longs for escape. Will Cass find the life and love she craves on a California commune-with the charismatic Sky and his followers? Or can she fulfill her dreams-and find her real future-with her childhood friend Joey?