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In a rehabilitation facility for drug and alcohol abuse, seventeen‑year‑old Maddie meets Stewart, another patient undergoing treatment. As they fall in love, they confront the difficulties of maintaining their relationship after leaving the facility, exploring themes of recovery, interpersonal bonds, and the challenges young adults face when confronting addiction and rebuilding their lives.
First publish date: 2011
Genre: Young Adult Fiction/YA Contemporary Fiction
Authors: Blake Nelson
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