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A raw, heart-shattering contemporary novel about addiction, family, and the impossible weight of loving someone who is falling apart.

After a tragic car accident flips her world upside down, Emory has one mission: protect her brother Joey. She becomes the “good girl,” the responsible one, the quiet one—carrying the burden of a family collapsing under the pressure of addiction and shame.

But when Joey returns from rehab, everything gets harder. He’s fragile, angry, and slipping through her fingers. Emory is torn between saving him and finally discovering who she is outside the mess.

Meanwhile, secrets, toxic friendships, and the pressure to “be perfect” threaten to break her too.

Kathleen Glasgow—author of Girl in Pieces—delivers a novel that’s:

• painfully real and beautifully written

• emotionally intense yet full of hope

• perfect for fans of heavy contemporary fiction

• a powerful look at mental health, love, and the bonds that hold families together

A book that lingers long after the last page—this is the kind of story readers finish with a full heart and a deep breath.

If you want an emotional, impactful, unforgettable YA novel, this one is for you.