First published 2024
Charlie Davis stands at seventeen with her world in fragments. A devastating experience has torn apart everything familiar, leaving her isolated from the life she once knew. She withdraws completely, becoming disconnected from her former self and relationships. The pieces of who she was seem impossible to reassemble. But Charlie doesn't navigate this darkness alone. A therapist begins working with her, offering professional guidance through the wreckage. New friendships form, bringing unexpected support and understanding. These connections become lifelines as Charlie starts the difficult work of healing. Her recovery unfolds as a demanding journey. She must confront her pain while slowly rebuilding her sense of self. The world around her still feels harsh and unforgiving, yet Charlie begins discovering moments of goodness within it. She learns to recognize her own strength and capacity for survival. This story follows Charlie through loss and toward hope. It shows how healing requires both courage and time, how resilience can emerge from the deepest struggles.
Genres: fiction, coming-of-age, contemporary, young-adult
Vibes: dark, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: found-family, recovery
464 pages · Paperback · Delacorte Press
Content warnings: mental-illness, self-harm