First published 2012
It's 1986 in Omaha, Nebraska. Eleanor, the new girl in town, is a quirky outsider struggling to fit in. Park, a quiet comic book fan, is instantly captivated. As they bond over shared interests and find solace in each other's company, their relationship blossoms into an all-consuming first love. But with Eleanor's abusive home life and the cruelty of their classmates, their future hangs in the balance. Can their connection withstand the mounting pressures?
Genres: romance, coming-of-age, contemporary, young-adult
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, found-family
336 pages · Paperback · Wednesday Books
Content warnings: abuse, domestic-violence, emotional-abuse