A teen boy confronts the complications of love in this award-winning free verse novel.

Don’t get me wrong—my girlfriend’s amazing.

But the way things have been going lately,

I’m starting to believe that the only thing worse

than not getting what you want, is getting it.

Even though Murphy’s thrilled to be with Sophie, the consequences of their relationship—and the temptations outside of it—force him to consider everything he knows about love. Told in free verse and brimming with authenticity, this novel provides unique insight into the mind of a young man.

Can be enjoyed as a standalone or follow up to Sonya Sones critically acclaimed WHAT MY MOTHER DOESN’T KNOW (S&S 2001).