About This Book
Reach for this book when your teen is struggling to balance their own needs with the unpredictable reality of a family member's mental health crisis. It is a sophisticated choice for parents of older teens who are navigating the high stakes of first love while simultaneously acting as an emotional anchor for their household. Through the eyes of seventeen-year-old Cassie, the story explores the heavy burden of living with a brilliant but increasingly unstable stepfather. As Cassie falls for a talented young musician, she must learn that love does not require self-sacrifice and that genius is no excuse for toxicity. It is a realistic, emotionally resonant look at setting boundaries and finding one's own voice amidst family chaos.
