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Abram's dad and Juliette's mom had an affair; both died in a car crash a year ago. In alternating perspectives (both prone to confusing tangents), Abram and Juliette explain how they connect at a CVS and subsequently fall in love. Aside from the protagonists' grief, which adds nuance, this is a standard-issue teen love story.