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This YA debut novel packs a wallop. All the emotions and also some triggers (domestic abuse, serious medical issue, bullying). Rainey is a fairly well-adjusted high school senior who is dealing with the stressful diagnosis of a loved one. Liam, a fellow classmate, however lives in fear and loathing of his stepdad and feels he has no future to look forward to. These two become friends through their proximity in math class and feel as if they ⬇️
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The humor is infectious, the tears are unavoidable and the story is both heartbreaking and hopeful. A powerhouse. And if this is a first from this author, sign me up for all that follow. 5/5⭐️ 3y