First published 2005
Sarah raises her hand in every class and follows every rule her parents set. She has built her identity around being the perfect daughter and student. Then Robin enters her world. Sarah starts wearing black instead of her usual clothes. She stops caring about the A grades that once mattered so much. Her old friendships fade as Robin becomes the center of everything. Sarah believes she understands who Robin really is. But Robin thrives on risk and danger. She pushes boundaries far beyond what Sarah imagined possible. Robin forces Sarah to examine every assumption about what she wants from life. The friendship becomes a mirror that shows Sarah parts of herself she never knew existed. Written in verse, this story explores how one relationship can reshape everything a person believes about themselves.
Genres: literary-fiction, coming-of-age, contemporary, young-adult
Vibes: intimate, lyrical, thought-provoking
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, found-family
261 pages · Hardcover · Hyperion