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After falling off a roof, nineteen‑year‑old Dylan, a misfit at school, is required to attend a therapy group for self‑harm. There he meets Jamie, a charismatic and beautiful person, and learns about acceptance and identity while his own life unravels.
First publish date: 2016
Genre: Self-Help & Personal Development/Relationships & Communication
Authors: Brie Spangler
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