by Shannon Hale
First published 2017
Shannon and Adrienne have been inseparable since childhood. But when Adrienne starts hanging out with the popular clique, Shannon faces the bittersweet rollercoaster of staying true to herself and holding onto her best friend. As the social dynamics shift, Shannon must navigate the treacherous waters of middle school, learning who she can really count on.
Genres: friendship, contemporary, adolescence, young-adult, realistic-fiction
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: best-friends, found-family, social-hierarchy
Period: 21st-century
207 pages