First published 2012
Sixteen-year-old Polly travels to the island of Cyprus, working as a gofer at a conference. There, she reconnects with her former friend Max, a brilliant artist, and must navigate their complicated relationship. As Polly explores new friendships and a blossoming romance, she also faces personal challenges and unexpected peril. But can Polly ever fully forgive Max's past betrayal? At its heart, this is a story about the complexities of friendship, the power of self-discovery, and the bittersweet journey of growing up.
Genres: romance, literary-fiction, friendship, coming-of-age, contemporary, family-drama
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, found-family
Setting: Cyprus
336 pages · Paperback