Books like Crashing down by Kate McCaffrey

Lucy’s life is a balancing act: focused on acing her final exams, trying to stay away from drama, and staying true to herself. When she discovers she is pregnant, everything she has worked toward feels precarious.\nHer boyfriend Carl, despite his love for Lucy, believes breaking up is necessary so she can pursue her dreams without distraction. But life has a way of throwing curveballs: he crashes his car, breaking his best friend’s neck and entering a coma. The accident forces both of them to confront their priorities and the consequences of their choices. The novel follows Lucy’s emotional journey through pregnancy, friendship, and teenage angst while showing how difficult decisions can lead to unexpected outcomes. Teen readers will find relatable characters and a nuanced story about love, responsibility, and the reality of growing up.

First publish date: 2014