About This Book
Reach for this book when your teenager is expressing anxiety about how their childhood friendships will survive major life transitions like college or a cross-country move. This story follows a group of friends navigating the messy, exciting, and often lonely first year of university life. It explores how independence can create distance between even the closest bonds and why it is okay for identities to shift in new environments. Parents will appreciate the way the story validates the 'growing pains' of young adulthood. It handles the pressure to reinvent oneself and the fear of being left behind with realistic empathy. While set in a college environment, the emotional core focuses on loyalty and self-discovery, making it a safe yet resonant choice for older teens preparing for their next big chapter.
