Something Rising is about a woman named Cassie Claibourne. The book starts off with Cassie as a child. Right away readers realize she's from a dysfunctional family. Her dad is married to their mother but he is constantly leaving to play pool in different states or he is with his other woman. Her mother is depressed. And her sister, while a talented writer is a paranoid schizophrenic. Cassie adores her father but as she grows up her disappointments turn her into a tough, angry teenager and woman. She has to be strong and supports her family. Her sole joy in life is her pool playing and her goal is to beat as many players as possible, but especially her Dad.

I was a little disappointed with this book. I think I liked [b:A Girl Named Zippy|15171|A Girl Named Zippy|Haven Kimmel|http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1166671570s/15171.jpg|17077] so much, and Something Rising just lacks the same charm as Zippy.