First published 2003
Delia walks into her new school feeling invisible and awkward. She expects another lonely semester until she meets Amandine, a girl who seems to glow with confidence and charm. Amandine draws Delia into her orbit, making the shy newcomer feel special and wanted for the first time. But as their bond deepens, Delia discovers that Amandine's friendship comes with unexpected costs. What begins as salvation from social isolation transforms into something far more complex and threatening. Delia must navigate the treacherous waters of a relationship that promises belonging but delivers manipulation. She faces an impossible choice between the acceptance she has always craved and her own safety. Griffin crafts a story about the desperate hunger for connection that can blind us to red flags, and the courage required to walk away from toxic relationships even when they fulfill our deepest needs.
Genres: fiction, contemporary, young-adult, contemporary-romance
Vibes: emotional, intimate, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, found-family, social-outcast
224 pages · Hardcover · Turtleback
Content warnings: emotional-abuse, gaslighting, toxic-relationship