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In this contemporary tale set in a Florida high school, Devon Tennyson is content with her quiet crush on her best friend and a future free of complications. Her plans are upended when her cousin Foster, an unrepentant social outlier with surprising talent, and the unbeatable, irresistibly handsome jock Ezra join her gym class and every other part of her routine. With humor, insight, and a touch of heart, the story explores Devon’s unexpected journey into love—with a new brother, a new boy, and a deeper awareness of herself.
First publish date: 2015
Genre: Young Adult Fiction/YA Romance
Authors: Emma Mills
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