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A year after watching her best friend, Aubrey, die in a horrific accident, Dara returns to their former high school to face her past. Dara eventually finds solace and affection in Aubrey's younger brother, but alternating flashback chapters slowly reveal Dara's role in Aubrey's death. While Dara's journey to self-forgiveness unfolds predictably, fans of redemptive grief stories will be satisfied.