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It's a year after the tragic events of September 11, 2001, and the city of Washington, D.C., is still reeling from the terrorist attacks. Craig and Lio are two young men who are trying to make sense of their lives after the traumatic events of that day. Craig, who has been struggling with his crush on Lio, is trying to come to terms with the fact that Lio kissed him the day before the attack, and whether or not it means anything. Meanwhile, Lio is finding the courage to face the world after the death of his brother and the breakup of his family, and Craig is trying to find the strength to move past his ex-boyfriend, Cody. This poignant novel from the author of 'Break and Invincible Summer' explores the themes of love, loss, and the search for meaning in a post-9/11 world.
First publish date: 2012
Genre: LGBTQ+ Fiction/Gay Fiction
Authors: Hannah Moskowitz
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