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Book SynopsisTrade Review“Emotional and sexy. . . I loved it!” -- Miranda Kenneally, bestselling author of CATCHING JORDAN
“Perfect for fans of Sarah Dessen and Morgan Matson!” -- Ashley Poston, author of GEEKERELLA
“Dessa is a winning and resilient heroine.” -- Elizabeth Wein, New York Times bestselling author of CODE NAME VERITY
“This is a journey I would happily take over and over again.” -- Dahlia Adler, author of JUST VISITING
“Made me want to hit the open road and find my own little corner of the world all at once.” -- Ashley Blake, author of SUFFER LOVE
“This is the fantastic, feminist novel I wish I’d had as a teen.” -- Jessica Spotswood, author of the Cahill Witch Chronicles
“I couldn’t stop turning the pages.” -- Jaye Robin Brown, author of NO PLACE TO FALL
“A heartfelt—and at times, heartbreaking—exploration of finding yourself.” -- Stacey Kade, author of FINDING FELICITY
"An emotional, aesthetic, and hopeful journey to self-discovery." -- Kirkus Reviews
"[T]he message of maintaining persistence, courage, and creativity is a worthy and welcome one for teen readers." -- Booklist
"Imagine pieces of colorful shattered glass, scattered willy-nilly. Now imagine that someone has gathered those pieces and formed them into the shape of something exquisitely lovely: a heart. This book is that heart." -- Lauren Myracle, NEW YORK TIMES bestselling author of ttyl
"[A] convincing portrait of a blossoming artist facing relatable coming-of-age issues...Dessa's struggle to realize her dreams without hurting loved ones will resonate." -- Publishers Weekly
"This breezy summer read will appeal to most teens. Hand this to die-hard romantics and aspiring artists." -- School Library Journal
"Dessa’s unwavering commitment to pursuing her dreams regardless of obstacle is inspiring." -- VOYA
