About This Book
Reach for this book when your teenager feels paralyzed by the expectation to have their entire life figured out before graduation. It is a perfect choice for the high schooler who is questioning the traditional college path or feeling suffocated by a family legacy they are expected to uphold. The story follows Audrey, who secretly swaps her parents' college plans for a job at a nursing home to save for a move to Seattle. The book explores themes of autonomy, intergenerational empathy, and the complex reality of internet fame. It is an ideal bridge for parents and teens to discuss the difference between a successful life and a meaningful one. The content is firmly middle to upper YA, dealing with blossoming romance and the realities of aging and emergency medical situations with maturity and grace.
