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Description
With her home life spinning out of control, 17-year-old Zoey can't remember anything about the evening she was involved in a car accident and relies on her friends to fill in the blanks. The book contains profanity, sexual situations, and mature themes.
Quick Summary
Zoey's life is a mess, and after a car crash wipes her memory of the night, she's forced to rely on her friends to fill in the gaps while she tries to figure out what really happened and who she can actually trust. The story mixes the messy drama of a teen dealing with a rocky home life with a pulse-pounding mystery that keeps you guessing until the last page, and the way she navigates friendship, romance, and her own identity feels raw and believable. It's a quick read (about 73,000 words) that moves at a snappy pace, so even reluctant readers can blaze through it without feeling bogged down, but the emotional stakes are high enough to hook anyone who likes their YA with a bit of heart. Parents should know the book includes strong language, some sexual situations, and themes about family dysfunction and growing up fast, so it's best for older high-schoolers who can handle mature content. If you liked the mix of mystery and romance in books like "The Last Time I Saw You" or the relatable, slightly sarcastic voice in "The Start of Me and You," you'll probably enjoy this one too. Overall, it's a book that balances humor, heartbreak, and a dash of suspense in a way that makes you root for Zoey as she pieces her life back together.