A captivating contemporary novel about first love, second chances, and the power of memory, by the author of Between Us and the Moon, perfect for fans of Sarah Dessen and Katie Cotugno.
One year ago, Penny Berne was the star of her high school’s theater department, surrounded by a group of misfits and falling in love with her best friend, Wes.
Now her old friends won’t talk to her, her first love, Wes, ignores her, and her best friend is the most popular girl in school. Penny is revered—and hated.
But when a near-fatal lightning strike leaves Penny with no memory of the past year, or how she went from drama nerd to queen bee, Penny realizes she may have the second chance she never expected.…
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“Maizel adeptly weaves facts about lightning strike victims into the story. They are absolutely fascinating and are well placed within the narrative…A good addition to YA romance fans’ summer reading lists. Give to teens who enjoy books by Katie Cotugno or Robin Constantine.”
— School Library Journal
“When a lightning strike robs Penny of her memory, she’s given a second chance at friendship, love, and self-discovery…Cloaked in the glow of a mysterious and almost magical influx of fireflies, it’s a fresh take with a familiar feel.”
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Rebecca Maizel hails from Rhode Island, where she teaches literature at her alma mater, the Wheeler School. She is the author of several published novels for young adults and recently received an MFA in writing for young adults from the Vermont College of Fine Arts.
Cassandra Campbell has won multiple Audie Awards, Earphones Awards, and the prestigious Odyssey Award for narration. She was been named a “Best Voice” by AudioFile magazine and in 2018 was inducted in Audible’s inaugural Narrator Hall of Fame.