Where was this when I was in high school. Honestly, this was the YA type of book I needed when I was younger.

The only critique I did have was that I was quite frustrated with everyone (specifically Ayla) pushing Emilie to disclose her epilepsy to pretty much everyone she came in contact with as soon as she met them. I’ve been an epileptic for all of my life and it wasn’t until the last year or so that I’ve decided to make that common knowledge. Giving Emilie the silent treatment or tough love treatment until she tells people is not only juvenile but also….none of your business? If someone discloses a chronic illness to you, they have decided they can trust you. Specifically you. It is not on you to dictate who else they tell or how they operate in the world. 

Other than that, I really identified with the struggles and emotions that Emilie was dealing with and felt for her deeply. Highly recommend.