First published 2022
Emory's world shatters when a car crash kills her best friend and reveals her brother Joey's opioid addiction. As Joey returns home from rehab, Emory must confront the new reality of her family, torn apart by tragedy and substance abuse. Caught between supporting Joey's recovery and piecing her own life back together, Emory grapples with guilt, resentment, and the fragile ties that still bind them. In this poignant coming-of-age story, Emory discovers that true healing means embracing the messy, imperfect people you love.
Genres: fiction, addiction, coming-of-age, contemporary, adolescence, 21st-century, family-drama
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: found-family, recovery
416 pages · Paperback · Ember
Content warnings: addiction, drug-use, substance-abuse