First published 2008
Danni's world shifts when she and her mother relocate to live with her mother's new boyfriend, a man whose drinking problem casts a shadow over their new household. The arrangement becomes more complicated when Danni finds herself drawn to her future stepbrother, whose passionate commitment to environmental causes matches the intensity of her growing attraction to him. This forbidden crush forces Danni to confront questions about who she is and what she wants. She must navigate the messy terrain of blended family dynamics while grappling with desires that feel both natural and impossible. The tension between her feelings and the reality of their family situation creates an emotional minefield that threatens to upend her sense of self and belonging.
Genres: romance, contemporary, young-adult, family-drama
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, forbidden-romance
176 pages · Paperback · Minx
Content warnings: alcohol-abuse