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YAOrca Soundings series.
After her only friend dies in a snowboarding accident, Jenessa (who blames herself) finds a way to escape the pain through thrill-seeking. Her fast driving and careless behaviors soon lead her into real danger, and she begins to spiral out of control. The repetitive text just skims the surface of Jenessa's motivations and emotions, but her risk-taking personality comes through.