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Marin must leave the familiar comfort of her hometown for the bright, overwhelming streets of New York City, where she hopes a new college life will offer closure. The arrival of her close friend, Mabel, forces Marin to relive the emotional aftermath of a tragedy that touched them both during the last weeks of summer. Together, they navigate grief, loneliness, and the complexities of friendship while questioning their identities and futures in an unfamiliar urban environment.
First publish date: 2017
Genre: Young Adult Fiction/YA Contemporary Fiction
Authors: Nina LaCour
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