ABOUT THIS BOOK

Bridget Edelstein is taking a year off before she goes to college, to try to recover from the the recent death of Benji, her longtime best friend-turned-reluctant boyfriend. Rather than accept support from her friends or family, Bridget turns to Jasper, a wonderful guy willing to nurse her broken soul–when she lets him. As she comes to terms with life without Benji, and the truth about their relationship, Bridget learns that being able to love deeply and truly is essential, even if the one you love doesn’t feel the same. More importantly, she discovers that happiness pinned to another person is only an illusion–now it’s time to find happiness on her own.


From the Hardcover edition.


REVIEWS

“Readers contemplating their own first serious relationships will relate to Bridget’s mistakes and fears and applaud her realizations.”—Booklist

“In this self-reflective first novel, the characters and conversations are believable, and the emotions of older teens are portrayed with honesty.”—School Library Journal

“Sympathetic [and] authentic. . . . This is a nuanced exploration of a complex character.”—The Bulletin

“Broodingly honest. The author surrounds Bridget with characters that enrich and authenticate her emotional journey. . . . [This] angst-filled YA novel . . . honors a particular voice and a discovery that much of life must be lived without a significant other by our side.”—Kirkus Reviews

“Girls suffering from broken hearts will relate to Bridget’s changing perceptions and may even find themselves fortified in the process.”—Publishers Weekly



ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Lara M. Zeises has an M.F.A. in Creative Writing. This is her first novel.


From the Hardcover edition.


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