Wow! Just wow! I cant believe this was Lane's Debut novel! The way 16 year old me felt so seen and loved while reading this book was truly remarkable. Pure Gold!

This story starts off with Michelle or "Michie" struggling with the whoas of getting ready to graduate from high school and stressing over getting into the college of her dreams while wondering how she's going to pay for it. Then life does what it does best, comes in and turns everything on it's head. During all the craziness of preparing for college, her biological mother who she doesn't have a good relationship with, tries to come back into her life while Michie is also trying to deal with this budding chemistry with the new basketball player, Derek. How will Michie handle all of this at once?

When I tell you this book read me for filth, uncovered some issues I thought I dealt with years ago, all while making me smile and swoon over new love. I thought I was walking into a cute YA romance not realizing I would be reading a book that closely resembles my life's story and how there's a light at the end of the tunnel. This is a story that many people can relate to and learn from. It might not be easy to read in some parts but you will feel complete and in awe at how far therapy, love and support from your friends and family, and believing in yourself will take you.