This was such a touching book. Emilie has epilepsy AND she's lost her dad. Now her mom's making her go to school, so she's a bit upset. Normally, I'm not a big fan of YA or new adult because angst isn't my favorite. I couldn't help myself, though. I needed to know that Emilie was going to make it to the other side okay. She has her faithful service dog, but the questions linger: can she reconnect with her mom, make new friends, and fall in love? Great characters, flawless prose, and the references to Emily Dickinson are all icing on the cake.