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Set in the boarding environment of Saint Francis Prep in Mountain View, New Jersey, the novel follows Mira, Jeremy, and Sebby as they navigate teenage life’s pressures. Facing romance, bullying, and the complexities of foster home and family problems, the trio deals with mental health issues and the courage needed to maintain their close friendship in an often unforgiving setting.
First publish date: 2015
Genre: Young Adult Fiction/YA Contemporary Fiction
Authors: Kate Scelsa
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