About This Book
A parent would reach for this book when their teenager is struggling to balance high-pressure academic goals with the emotional upheaval of a family separation or a sudden move. It is particularly helpful for kids who feel they must have their entire future mapped out and struggle when life takes an unplanned detour. The story follows Ellis, a driven high school senior who is forced to move from New York City to a small town in Connecticut right as her parents separate. As she navigates the loss of her old life and a cooling relationship with a childhood friend, Ellis learns that flexibility and presence are just as important as ambition. This is a gentle, secular, and hopeful coming-of-age romance that validates the feeling of being caught between two worlds while offering a comforting, atmospheric escape for readers aged 12 and up.
