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Amanda's older brother Jonathan drove drunk, killed a girl, and nearly paralyzed his now-ex-girlfriend Sutton. Amanda has had to deal with the consequences, and now with Jonathan out of prison, she sees the mess he's become as he tries to cope with what he did. An intense, complex look at blame, guilt, regret, and how those feelings affect relationships both old and new.
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Aubrey and her friends have many rules about treating high school relationships casually, including advocating sex without commitment or expectation. But when Aubrey falls for new guy Nathan, the rules become difficult. This surprisingly deep look at the complicated dynamics of love and friendship doesn't shy away from flawed characters, questionable choices, or untidy endings.