Books like But I love him by Amanda Grace
Ann is a top‑of‑class student and popular track star in Washington high school. Over a year, her world collapses as her love for the emotionally scarred Connor mounts. The friendship spirals into isolation, abuse, and a loss of self. The novel follows her heartbreaking transformation from a bright, confident teen into a lone, abused woman, exploring the painful complexities of love, identity, and resilience.
First publish date: 2011
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Amanda Grace
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