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Maia is adrift following the sudden death of her sister. Chris, recently out as a transgender boy, is spending the summer in rural North Carolina, where Maia lives. The two are initially antagonistic--but quickly find themselves falling in love. With chapters alternating between the characters' points of view, this compelling love story delves into the challenges of trust and honesty and doesn't shy away from the consequences of revealing difficult truths.
Reviewer: Christina L. Dobbs
| Horn Book Magazine Issue:
September, 2019