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Synopsis:
“I told myself I may still be stumbling through these steps, but at least I’m stumbling forward.” Last year, Paige lost her high school boyfriend. While they weren’t together for long, his drowning greatly affected her. Everyone in town gives her that look—the one where they look at Paige like she’s a fragile doll about to break. But Paige has vowed to live again and she’s even created a checklist of things to do during her junior year of high school: 1) Go to parties/social events; 2) Join a new group; 3) Date; 4) Travel; and 5) Swim. This list is how Paige wants to begin again. As Paige starts her junior year she grows and learns what it takes to move on begin again.
Review:
Paige has a crush on Ryan Chase. Paige has a few encounters and feels connected to Ryan because they both know grief and that sympathetic look that everyone gives them. Ryan’s little sister was diagnosed with cancer, she has since recovered, but everyone treated Ryan like something fragile. Number 3 on Paige’s list is to specifically date Ryan Chase. Paige is close to three friends—Tessa, Kayleigh, and Morgan. This group of friends is tight-knit and helped Paige through the last year. Paige is known as “Grammar Girl” and is a literary nerd. Her connection of literature makes her closer to Max.
Max is Ryan’s cousin. They grew up together and Max is used to being in Ryan’s shadow. He’s the Quiz Bowl Captain and obsessed with airplanes. He has models all over his room and is fascinated by them. Max is also the only person who does not treat Paige like a fragile doll. While Max wasn’t around for the incident last year, he’s aware of what Paige is going through. But instead, strives to treat her like an ordinary teenager.
Emery Lord has slayed me yet again. I LOVE Paige and Max! This story is adorable. It’s a tale of love, friendship, family, and overcoming fears. This is the most adorable story I have read all year. This is the perfect read! It is beautifully written and relatable. This book will hold a piece of my heart.
RATING: 4.5/ 5 Stars
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