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Reading Metrics

Grade Level Upper Grades (UG 9-12)
Book Level 4.8
Points 11.0
Fiction/Nonfiction Fiction
Word Count 71323
Points per Word 0.000154
Page Count 228
Points per Page 0.048246

Description

Autumn, Danni, and Jason have been friends for years, but when Danni falls in love with Jason and asks Autumn to help her win his heart, one act of betrayal threatens their friendship and forces Autumn to make a life-changing decision.

Quick Summary

If you're after a story that feels like a genuine slice of teenage life, this one follows Autumn, Danni, and Jason as their long-time friendship gets messy when Danni's crush on Jason forces Autumn into a complicated role. The book really shines because it captures how quickly a single mistake can ripple through a friend group, and the way Autumn wrestles with loyalty, guilt, and what she truly values gives the story real heart. It's perfect for readers who enjoy relatable characters dealing with the messy side of growing up think of the emotional pull of "Flipped" but with a tighter focus on friendship betrayal and the hard choices that come with it. There's a fair amount of humor and lightheartedness mixed into the heavier moments, so it never feels too heavy, though parents should know there's some teen romance tension and a few raw emotional scenes. Overall, it's a quick, page-turning read that stays with you because of its honest look at how friendships shift and how we decide who we want to be.