400 pages | Trade Paperback

Emotionally resonant and deeply characterized. School Library Journal(starred review)

From the author ofYoull Miss Me When Im Gonecomes a stunning contemporary novel, perfect for fans ofFive Feet Apart, that examines the complicated aftermath of unrequited love between best friends.

Aspiring choreographer Sophie Orenstein would do anything for Peter Rosenthal-Porter, whos been on the kidney transplant list as long as shes known him. Peter, a gifted pianist, is everything to Sophie: best friend, musical collaborator, secret crush. When she learns shes a match, donating a kidney is an easy, obvious choice. She cant help wondering if after the transplant, hell love her back the way shes always wanted.

But Peters life post-transplant isnt what either of them expected. Though he once had feelings for Sophie, too, hes now drawn to Chase, the guitarist in a band that happens to be looking for a keyboardist. And while neglected parts of Sophies world are calling to herdance opportunities, new friends, a sister and niece she barely knowsshe longs for a now-distant Peter more than ever, growing increasingly bitter he doesnt seem to feel the same connection.

Peter fears hell forever be indebted to her. Sophie isnt sure who she is without him. Then one heartbreaking night twists their relationship into something neither of them recognizes, leading them to question their past, their future, and whether their friendship is even worth fighting for.Contributor Bio(s)