Thank you to Eliza Swift, whose wonderful notes and gif comments made this book shine, and the entire team at Sourcebooks, for their passion for stories and for continuously taking such good care of me and my books: Zeina Elhanbaly, Beth Oleniczak, Jackie Douglass, Cassie Gutman, Danielle McNaughton, Michelle Mayhall, Nicole Hower, Kelly Lawler, and Cristina Wilson.

Thank you to my early readers and my expert readers. Thank you for your wisdom and your insight, and for not hesitating to tell me when I messed things up. For the stories you shared with me. You made this story infinitely better, and any mistakes I made are squarely on me.

To you, dear reader, for picking up this book. I know this isn’t always an easy story, but I think that’s okay. I hope it won’t just bring you heartache, but solace and some hope as well.

And finally, as always, to my family and friends, who keep me going when things are tough. Even in uncertain and difficult times, the best way to stand is together. My thanks. My love. Always.

About the Author

Photo © Karin Nijkamp

Marieke Nijkamp (she/they/any) is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of This Is Where It Ends, Before I Let Go, and Even If We Break. In addition to novels, she writes comics and graphic novels, and her short stories can be found in several anthologies, including Unbroken: 13 Stories Starring Disabled Teens. She is a storyteller, dreamer, globe-trotter, geek. She lives in the Netherlands. Visit her at mariekenijkamp.com.

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