I Was Told It Would Get Easier

by Abbi Waxman

First published 2020

Jessica and her teenage daughter Emily embark on a college tour, each hoping to bond and find direction. But with clashing personalities and high expectations, their trip becomes a comical clash of wills. As they navigate campus visits and emotional minefields, they must confront their own fears and learn to see each other anew. In the end, this reluctant, mismatched pair may be exactly what the other needs.

Genres: fiction, contemporary, relationships, family-drama

Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking

Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, found-family

Setting: Campus

Period: 21st-Century

352 pages · Paperback · Headline Review

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