A powerful coming-of-age novel about the power and peril of friendship and first loves, from the award-winning and New York Times bestselling author of The Rest of the Story.

The world is a terrible place not to have a best friend.

Scarlett was always the strong one, but now it’s Hailey’s turn.

In the wake of Scarlett’s boyfriend death and learning she’s pregnant, Scarlett needs a friend more than ever.

Because true friendship is a promise you keep forever.

* “Dessen has written a powerful, polished story.”—School Library Journal, starred review